Why Need to Probate and Letter of Testamentary?
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
FL
My father passed away leaving a Will. The Will states everything (very small estate) goes to his wife. In addition, everything was in joint with right of surviorship. I have been named Personal Representative. One problem, he owns a parcel of land with minerals in OK not mentioned in Will even though the taxes are continued to be paid on it. All in FL has been paid or continues to be paid as normal..utilities, mortgage, etc. SS/IRS contacted. Why, in FL, order Will to Probate (since it's costing me $2,400 plus/time(6 months) (everything is clear:widow gets everything), and letters of testamentary drawn (my father named me Personal Rep), when Ancilliary Probate will have to commence in OK (which will cost me more)? What's a Will for if there is any doubt?
Thanks
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
FL
My father passed away leaving a Will. The Will states everything (very small estate) goes to his wife. In addition, everything was in joint with right of surviorship. I have been named Personal Representative. One problem, he owns a parcel of land with minerals in OK not mentioned in Will even though the taxes are continued to be paid on it. All in FL has been paid or continues to be paid as normal..utilities, mortgage, etc. SS/IRS contacted. Why, in FL, order Will to Probate (since it's costing me $2,400 plus/time(6 months) (everything is clear:widow gets everything), and letters of testamentary drawn (my father named me Personal Rep), when Ancilliary Probate will have to commence in OK (which will cost me more)? What's a Will for if there is any doubt?
Thanks
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