Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

death of a parent

my father passed in california, and i live in washington state. was told he had an attorney but his present wife has yet to divulge the name. what or how can we the children of our dad find anything out?


Asked on 10/29/07, 1:06 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: death of a parent

You can find out by filing a probate and obtaining letters of administration. Don't wait.

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Answered on 10/29/07, 1:14 pm
Jeb Burton The Burton Law Firm

Re: death of a parent

I would add that you should check with the County your Father passed in, and see if probate has been filed already. If that is the case, you can get a copy of the record. If it has not been filed, and there is no trust involved (would still require a will to be lodged), you should file for probate in that county.

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Answered on 10/29/07, 2:05 pm
Elizabeth Powell ELizabeth Powell PS Inc

Re: death of a parent

Mr. Roth and Mr. Burton have answered this for you -

My only question is whether your father was domiciled in CA or elsewhere at the time of his death, which might change where probate happens.

Elizabeth Powell

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Answered on 10/29/07, 5:23 pm


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