My husband died a week ago. We have next to nothing in assets. Do I still need to have his will probated?

Question

My husband died a week ago. We have next to nothing in assets. Do I still need to have his will probated?

Answer

You only need to probate his will if there are assets that have a title that needs to be transferred. If he left property as joint tenant with a spouse, you only need an affidavit and a death certificate.