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rsdsharp

(10,289 posts)
22. I very sorry for your loss.
Sat Nov 6, 2021, 12:07 PM
Nov 2021

As to the house, a will wouldn’t allow you to avoid probate. I’m assuming it had been in his name only. If it was held in joint tenancy, it should automatically pass to you (if you were the joint tenant) without the need to go through probate.

Your state may be unusual, and other assets may make probate necessary, but that’s why my wife and I hold our assets in joint tenancy.

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