Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Communication with Administrator and Attorney

Probate Case in progress Intestate. 6 children are the legal heirs. One of the heirs is the Administrator for the Estate. Case is taking forever and Beneficiaries keep getting alot of mis-information regarding the progression of the case. Beneficiaries have asked PR for better information, with details. PR keeps making exuses. Beneficiaries sent certified letter to Attorney asking for status of the case in writing with documentation to backup his statements. He did not respond and won't answer phone calls. Beneficiairies told the PR, and she has refused to approach the Attorney to get answers. Says she is afraid that asking the attorney for details would jeopardize the case. Question. Does the attorney or the PR legally have to give the beneficiaries a status report if asked? What actions do the beneficiaries need to take in order to get this information? All we are asking for is a report of the current status of the estate, and what is still outstanding. Can the PR tell the attorney not to talk to us?


Asked on 12/04/05, 1:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Olden Law Offices of Michael A. Olden

Re: Communication with Administrator and Attorney

absolutly, and depending on how long ago the probate was opened a complete accounting could be required -- after 30 years of practicing law in the porbate dept in the bay area and specificially contra costa county i think i can can help you -- if you wish call me and give me more facts and info

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Answered on 12/04/05, 5:14 pm


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