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Originally Posted by Ruger2506
That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Isn't that the point of a will?
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No. A will is a private document that stays private unless it is probated by a court. If the state changes the title of real estate based on a will, how do they know that there is not another will? Someone buying the house could not get a clear title because the title search company would not accept or validate a private will. The probate process requires that the estate be advertised and any creditors have a time limit to make a claim against the estate. The court appoints an executor who can sell assets on behalf of the estate.