Legal Question in Family Law in California
Deceased lawyer
Is there anyway to find out what
has become of a deceased
lawyers previous cases. Do they
go somewhere? If practice is
sold do they go to new lawyer.
How do i find out?
Asked on 9/23/08, 4:50 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: Deceased lawyer
Contact the California State Bar Association. This organization takes control of the files of a deceased attorney. The state bar then contacts attorneys and ask these attorneys to take the files and contact the clients.
Answered on 9/30/08, 12:00 am