Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Is probate necessary?
My mother died a few months ago. She was a widow, and her will names me as executrix and sole beneficiary. No one in my family intends to contest the will. Does it still need to go through probate?
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Re: Is probate necessary?
Yes.
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Re: Is probate necessary?
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Not necessarily. If all of her property was jointly owned with you and if there are no estate tax issues, probate might not be required.
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