In what county do you file a Will for probate?
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In what county do you file a Will for probate?
County the deceased lived in or any county?
Asked on October 3, 2012 under Estate Planning, Indiana
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. The rule is that you would file the Will for probate in the county in which the decedent resided at the time of their death. That means legal residence. Sometimes people are relocated prior to their death to a family members home or a nursing facility. That would probably not count as their legal residence. Good luck.
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