Is it required by law to have a Will to be probated?
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Is it required by law to have a Will to be probated?
Asked on April 10, 2013 under Estate Planning, Alabama
Answers:
Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No law in this state requires one to have a will in existence on death, but if you have an estate and no will is in existence, then your estate will have to be probated to some degree depending on the size or value of the estate.
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