QUESTION
Does my husbands estate have to go through probate ?
Asked on Jan 17th, 2020 on Wills and Probate - California
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My husband died in October. I am beneficiary on bank accounts and his retirement fund, we also own a home as joint tenants . I want to know if the estate needs to go through probate or not.
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The bank accounts and retirement fund will pass to you as designated beneficiary outside of probate. Unless the deed reads "joint tenant with right of survivorship," his 50% community property interest in the home probably will not.
Answered on Jan 18th, 2020 at 5:54 AM
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