Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
estate
My mothers Aunt died in 1981 and left a will, leaving the estate to her sister and brother-in-law, who both died before her, the heirs that are left are my mother and her sister. I believe the property was sold to someone, because the heirs hadn't come forward. I don't know if there was a legal process. Also she was in a nursing home for a few months before she died,I don't think she had insurance so the state may have taken some of the money, but I believe some of it was left. I realize it's been 27 years should we still pursue this.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: estate
No way to tell. But, if the estate was probated, its too late.
Re: estate
If there was insurance money or any money left in a bank account, it could have been escheated to the state. You will have to contact to California State Controller's office. They may be able to help you search for unclaimed property. Its a long shot, but worth a try.
Re: estate
I really can't answer that question. It will obviously cost you some money and or time. You might want to hire a private investigator to search for you grandmother's assets. It would start to get interesting if you actually found something.
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