There is no requirement that a will or property go through probate, but if the decedent owned property that is not arranged specifically to avoid probate, there is no way for the beneficiaries to obtain legal ownership without it.

Does a will always need a Probate?

Therefore, a Probate of Will is compulsorily required, only if the Will is made in any one of the aforesaid two cases, otherwise, it is not compulsorily to Probate the Will. (ii) When the beneficiaries have predeceased the testator and such other cases.

What does it mean for a will to be probated?

Probate means that there is a court case that deals with: Deciding if a will exists and is valid; Figuring out who are the decedent's heirs or beneficiaries; Figuring out how much the decedent's property is worth; Taking care of the decedent's financial responsibilities; and.