Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Assets and debts of deceased mother

Mom passed away in December 2007 after long illness in Californa. Two heirs, my sister in NY and I. There was a will, but not filed because it was lost among her papers until recently. The will designates me as executor. Do I still have to file it? Assets less than $3,000 ($697. in KS bank account and $2,000 with employer retirement plan, also in KS) with debt from medical bills and skilled care for last illness of over $25,000. how do I claim the out of state assets for her estate to pay towards debt without being held personally responsible for all this debt? RE: Probate Code 13109. No money for attorney. I was power of attorney during illness. What are my responsibilities? one creditor informed me that I would be liable for the cost if they did a asset search because they told me I am lying about her assets.


Asked on 7/24/08, 2:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: Assets and debts of deceased mother

I don't see anything about real property, or real estate as it is also called, in your question. Instead, most or all of the matters you're asking about fall within the expertise of our attorneys who would be receiving and answering questions under the topic headings such as "probate" or perhaps "wills, trusts and estates" or the like. I suggest you re-ask your very good questions under such a topic heading at LawGuru in order to get the greatest number, and most expert, answers.

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Answered on 7/24/08, 3:17 pm


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