If your loved one has died and has left a will, it's the will that determines who gets their property. The only way to legally transfer property is by anorder issued by the probate court. So, if there is a willthen aprobate is required.

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If I have a will, why do I still have to do a probate?

 

A: If your loved one has died and has left a will, it's the will that determines who gets their property. The only way to legally transfer property is by an order issued by the probate court. So, if there is a will then a probate is required.


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