What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Kansas
My father passed away, & did not have a will. He & I had a joint bank account that he used as his primary account. His wishes were for me to split the money in that acount between myself & my sibling. He had no other assets, except for a stock account he owned jointly with his girlfriend. Can I avoid probate here, or is that something I have to do? My plan is to wait until the end of the year, file his taxes, then distribute the money. Would there be any problems with that?
My father passed away, & did not have a will. He & I had a joint bank account that he used as his primary account. His wishes were for me to split the money in that acount between myself & my sibling. He had no other assets, except for a stock account he owned jointly with his girlfriend. Can I avoid probate here, or is that something I have to do? My plan is to wait until the end of the year, file his taxes, then distribute the money. Would there be any problems with that?