Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Deceased had only a notarized appointment for an Executor of Estate but no will; is it considered she "died intestate?


Asked on 5/25/12, 1:12 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Jordan Jordan Law Office

If the decedent died without a will, then the decedent died "intestate". However, the appointment could be used as evidence to appoint the person named as Administrator of the probate estate.

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Answered on 5/25/12, 1:35 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

A person dies intestate when they die without a valid will. A notarized appointment of an executor of the estate is not a valid will, unless it also complies with California law regarding attestation of wills, or is entirely holographic.

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Answered on 6/02/12, 2:46 pm
Donald Field Donald L. Field, Jr., Attorney at Law

You should retain a qualified attorney to answer this and other questions regarding the estate.

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Answered on 6/03/12, 12:30 pm


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