Probate law does not allow anyone to take items from a loved ones’ home after they die, until the will has been probated. Learning about probate, what it entails and how to prepare for it may make it a little easier when a family member dies, says an article titled “Can you empty a house before … Continue reading What about House Contents when Someone Dies?
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What Happens When Property Is Owned Jointly and an Owner Dies?
When property is owned jointly, the property may pass automatically to the other owner, passing without going through probate, according to an article titled “Everything you need to know about jointly owned property and wills” from TBR News Media Your will only concerns assets in your name alone without a designated beneficiary. Let’s say you have a joint … Continue reading What Happens When Property Is Owned Jointly and an Owner Dies?