If my wife recently passed away and our Will states everything goes to the surviving spouse, does it have to be filed anywhere?
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If my wife recently passed away and our Will states everything goes to the surviving spouse, does it have to be filed anywhere?
Asked on December 21, 2014 under Estate Planning, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. If there were assets in her estate that were not jointly held then you would have to file a Probate proceeding in the Probate Court in the county in which she resided at the time of her death to transfer them. All assets jointly held transferred to you automatically. I would have some one take a look at the estate as a whole for you just in case. Good luck.
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