My grandmother passed away with no known will last month. She has no surviving spouse or siblings, just two daughters (and four grandchildren). Since she died without a will, must the estate go through probate or can her estate be divided amongst her two children without going to probate? This is in Arkansas if that matters. Her house was in her name and one of her daughters names.
My aunt said if the estate can be split amicably there is no need to go to probate, is this true?

You should consult an attorney in Arkansas. Generally it must be probated if it was in her sole name. If the house was joint it probably will not require probate for the house but there may be other assets to probate such as bank accounts and investments. So, the bottom line is you should contact an Ark. probate attorney.

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