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What do I do if my ex husband died suddenly without a will?
Asked on Mar 12th, 2012 on Estate Planning - Florida
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Ex husband died suddenly. No will. Had children who were adopted by first wife and husband. Family not involved and do not want to be involved. I am taking care of all arrangements. Has bank account probably less then 2000.00 and a car with payments. I may want to buy the car. Would legal fees be more then what is in the account if I go through probate? I do not have alot of money to pay thousands of dollars to a lawyer. Can I do it without a lawyer? Help.
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Automobiles may be handled outside of probate and you do not need a lawyer. The car belongs to the estate but his heirs can obtain the legal title by taking a death certificate and the title to any auto tag agency. You are not an heir so get the heirs to assign their right to you - that is all you need. The tag agency can help you with this. You will still have to deal with the loan.
Answered on Mar 16th, 2012 at 10:35 AM