Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

In California, what specific PROBATE forms and procedures do I need to complete to get a court order establishing my late husband's marital status at the time of his death? I need this information to amend his death certificate. I have a certified copy of the marriage certificate. My sister-in-law refuses to help with the numerous mistakes she made on the death certificate.

Thank you


Asked on 6/02/12, 6:20 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michele Cusack Pollak & Cusack

I don't think you need probate to establish marital status. If you are the legal spouse, you can get the death certificate amended. This can be a lengthy and sticky process. You should go in person with all your documentation (marriage certificate, etc.)

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Answered on 6/03/12, 8:04 am
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

Read this: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/birthdeathmar/Documents/Affidavit-DeathPAMPHLET-(01-12)-MERGED.pdf

And this page: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/birthdeathmar/Pages/CorrectingorAmendingVitalRecords.aspx

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Answered on 6/03/12, 10:57 pm


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