Do you have to file for probate if a Will is not left by the deceased?
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Do you have to file for probate if a Will is not left by the deceased?
It is your mother who had no surviving spouse.
Asked on May 12, 2015 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Sorry to hear about your mother.
Whether or not there was a Will, probate is only required if the estate is a very large amount. The amount varies from state to state. If your mother left a small estate, probate is not required.
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