Legal Question in Family Law in Arkansas
executorship
how does my mom obtain executorship of her sons estate when he did not have a will????
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: executorship
In CA if someone dies without a will the person is not called an executor, they are called an Administrator and the proposed administrator has to go to court to get Letters of Administration. If it was your brother who died you may have a right to some of the estate.
Re: executorship
Where did your mother's son live? What other family does he have - wife, children? In AR, you can file a Request for Opening Intestate Estate. A person who passes without a will is considered intestate.
I handle intestate estates regularly in my practice. I would be glad to provide any assistance or answer any questions you or your mother may have.