Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

If a married man's will specifies that his entire estate goes to his surviving spouse, does it still need to go through probate.

Asked on 2/18/12, 9:59 am

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Only if he had separate property.

Answered on 2/18/12, 2:15 pm

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