Probate

polyanna18 | 13:15 Sat 24th May 2008 | Law

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When a person dies and leaves a will, does it always have to go through probate or is it only if they leave a lot of money

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Ethel

Usually it is necessary so banks and other institutions and authorities know who to release money to.

Good info here:

http://www.probate1.com/

I believe it's needed if the estate is valued at more than around �5000 but is not needed for lower value estates.

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