Legal Question in Family Law in California

When both parents are deceased

My daughter passed away recently leaving 4 children ages 8-14,and their father passed away 7 years ago. In order to collect any life insurance for the children, we were told we have to get legal guardianship of them. How is the easiest and fastest way to go about this? The children and their mother have been living with us for about 5 years.


Asked on 10/20/06, 11:54 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: When both parents are deceased

File a petition for guardianship with the court. Be sure to include the fact that the children have lived with you for the past 5 years. Also contact the social security department regarding filing for social security benefits for the children. Did your daughter have a will that appointed you and the guardian of the estate and person of the children. If so this should be a great help in obtaining guardianship.

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Answered on 10/23/06, 11:12 pm
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Re: When both parents are deceased

Well. You would need to file papers in court and I would highly advise you to hire a lawyer for this matter. Contact our law office today if you wan quality legal representation. 760.243.5121.

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Answered on 10/20/06, 7:30 pm


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