Probate statutes/codes require that an inventory be filed. That is the law regardless of what is stated in a will.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
alabama
My last living parent passed away leaving a will that specifically said no inventory was required but the attorney that is handling probate ask for one, why?
Usually true, but Bama law does provide for it:Probate statutes/codes require that an inventory be filed. That is the law regardless of what is stated in a will.
Section 43-2-311
Testator may exempt executor from filing inventory or making report or final settlement.
Any testator may, by express provision in his will to that effect, exempt an executor from filing an inventory or making any report or final settlement, and when such provision is made, such inventory, report or final settlement shall not be required except in the following cases:
(1) When any executor, heir, legatee or other person interested in the estate makes affidavit showing his interest, and alleging that such interest is or will be endangered for want of security.
(2) When, in the opinion of the judge of the court having jurisdiction of the estate, the estate is likely to be wasted, to the prejudice of any person interested therein.
Have you asked the attorney?....but the attorney that is handling probate ask for one, why?
Thanks for looking that up ant. Okay, the operative word here is may. There sure are peculiar codes/statutes in some southern states.Usually true, but Bama law does provide for it:
Have you asked the attorney?
It helps in getting the shotguns and hunting dogs distributed to the heirs quicker.Thanks for looking that up ant. Okay, the operative word here is may. There sure are peculiar codes/statutes in some southern states.