QUESTION
Do I need to file the will with the county?
Asked on Mar 10th, 2015 on Wills and Probate - California
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My husband died & his will left everything to me. All is owned jointly with survivorship. We were married 27 years. He had no debts. He had no assets that were owned by just himself. If I file the will, do I need to file a probate form? Which one? I am in Orange County California.
1 ANSWER
I am sorry for your loss. Technically you should "lodge" the will in the court. Take a certified death certificate and $50 which is the fee to lodge the will. If everything is joint with "survivorship" then you do not have to do any probate forms. You will want to, eventually, take his name off the assets. You might want to get a living trust also so that your loved ones do not deal with probate at your death.
Answered on Mar 12th, 2015 at 3:14 PM