Legal Question in Family Law in California
My son has lived in his apartment for 5 years. He now has a girl living with him. The Management company made her go on the lease. All the contents in the apt are his. His father and I are worried that should something happen to him and we wanted to enter the apartment and take out his possesions, what would be our rights. My son asked me to find out what paper he would have to have drawn up to protect him...besides a will...How do we protect his interests? Such as him telling us to enter his apt and take out certain personal items. He has several very expensive collections as well as film equipment and such...Do I need to hire an attorney to draw up papers? Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
It is likely that you should have a will drawn up. I know you do not appear to like the term, but it sounds most reasonable under the circumstances.
I have to agree, a good will is the best bet, naming you or someone you trust as executor. It should be accompanied by an inventory of the valuables, preferably on video or at least photo, a copy of the lease, and a key to the apartment, all stored in a safe place. In the event he dies suddenly, that should be enough for you to take steps to secure his posessions until you can get letters of administration issued by the courts.
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