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Do I need to file a Will in court?
My husband died. On his life insurance he named our minor daughter and his mother. I found a Will naming me as his executor and trustee. He didn’t own property like a home. He had 2 vehicles – 1is paid off and I plan on paying the other 1 off (it was in his name only that he got while we were married). He died in in one state and I moved to another. If I have to file his Will, in what state? Am I obligated to show my husband’s mother the Will even though her name is no where on it?
Asked on March 17, 2013 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
In Claifornia, the will is to be filed in the county of the residence at date of death. The mother can go to court to look at the will. As to car title, go to DMV and they woill assist you in change of title. As to the beneficiary designations, the life insurance company will require you to obtain appointment as guardian ad litem to put the minor's share into a blocked account before they will distribute the proceeds, so the proceeds will be available to minor when they become adult at 18. Advise you obtain the assistance a probate counsel in the area death occurred to assist you.
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