Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Hire an attorney and have them file an OSC (order to show cause) why the estate hasn't been closed. Maybe also file to remove the Executor but probably not. Accounting will come at end. Good luck. -John

If you aren't ready to hire an attorney, you can try writing to the executor's attorney and ask for information re: administration of the estate and for an estimated time for distribution.

You might try to see if the file itself is available for viewing online- that would answer a lot of questions, particularly the various minute orders showing what happened at court.

I agree with the previous attorneys. You are most likely going to need to hire an attorney. While the executor probably has the authority to retain some funds to see the NY litigation through, you and other beneficiaries may be entitled to at least some distribution of the estate. As Mr. Seidler states, you may be able to view the file online. The San Francisco Superior Courts make most of the files available for viewing online. I would also add that, in addition to the advise above, you should make a written demand to the executor's attorney for an accounting. As the estate did not close within a year of the Probate, there should have been yearly accountings made. These accountings are also called "interim accountings". You should have been notified as to the hearing on such accountings, but, again, you can check the court's website to see if these interim accountings were prepared.