Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

My Dad died last month(mother already gone a year earlier.). My sister was appointed POA & executor over both. She decided to send me her hand written anonymous letter 12 days later. It contained a flyer generalizing his obit/burial service. No communications of personal nature what so ever. I didn't know he did die til I got the flyer. She is not communicating any viewing of the will nor treating me as a loved one for a need to know our father passed away. She and I stand to gain 50k each but I know her greed to pull a sly tactic to make it look like I am disinherited. In actuality there are 8 of us cybling blood related and the will should have been divied. I'm at a loss. She has been the golden child of the family and now she insults me by giving me a paper flyer as my inheritance for the 50 years we've had parents.


Asked on 7/14/11, 9:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Aaron Feldman Feldman Law Group

Have you checked to see if a Probate was opened? You can also check to see if an Original Will was lodged with the Court for the County where your father died. Another common problem is that while there may be a Will, assets are held in such a way that they pass outside of any Probate. Real property might be held in joint tenancy and your sister might be the beneficiary of a bank account (through a POD designation). It is important for you to meet with an attorney to give you more specific advice about your options. Please contact me for a free consultation.

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Answered on 7/15/11, 9:52 am


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