Opening an Estate
When a loved one has passed, there are a lot of questions about what to do with their things. Please review the information below to know how to begin the probate process.
DO I NEED TO OPEN AN ESTATE WITH THE PROBATE COURT?
No Will, No Assets
No probate is required.
Will, No Assets
Small Estate
Did not own any real property, and
Owned personal property (boat, car, mobile home, jewelry, furniture.) with a total fair market value of less than $25,000.
Regular Estate
Decedent owned real property (home, rental property, commercial property, undeveloped land) of any value, or Decedent owned personal property (boat, car, mobile home, jewelry, furniture.) with a total fair market value of $25,000 or more.