Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

I have a client that lost her mom and before mom passed they added the daughter to title on moms home but they missed putting "as joint tenants" after their name. Now she has to go through probate. My question is through the Independent Administration Act is there an easier way to do this or does she have to go through the whole process of probate?


Asked on 10/25/10, 4:51 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Independent Administration ("IAEA") is only needed if planning to sell during probate. IAEA is just an option in a full probate. It does not change how long the probate takes. Also, if mom's house of the property is currently worth less than $100,000 then a simplier probate option is available. It's a good idea to talk with a probate attorney to know all the options. -John

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Answered on 10/30/10, 5:07 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

They have to go through probate.

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Answered on 10/30/10, 5:12 pm


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