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My father passed away in sept. He was not married and no will or estate. His ex has a property with both their names and she wants to sell it. What do
Asked on Feb 07th, 2017 on Wills and Probate - Ohio
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The deed is in both names. Its a survivorship deed. She says I have to open probate. The property has no value. Its swamp land. Dad had no assets.
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Maryellen Sullivan
If your father owned property jointy with someone else with rights of survivorship, then the surviving owner became the sole upon your father's death. There is no need for probate.
Answered on Feb 07th, 2017 at 5:18 PM