Do I Need Probate if My Ex-Spouse Died With Few Assets? | NC

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Q: Do I need probate if my ex-spouse died without a valid will and only had a few assets? A: Usually, yes — some probate-related court process is still needed if the assets were only in your ex-spouse's name. A full estate administration may not be necessary if the estate is small and made up only of personal property, because there may be a small-estate affidavit option after thirty days. But…