Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Re: estate and will

If you're named in the will or trust you have the right to review its contents. In fact, if it's a will, it should be lodged with the court. Go pull a copy.

Re: estate and will

I answered this in the earlier post.

Re: estate and will

Asking to see a copy of the Will is not contesting it. Only if you attempt to change what appears to be the intent of the Willis that contesting it.

Go down to the county court house where you uncle died [first try to look it up on the Court's web site] t see if there is any Will, go the Recorders Office to see what properties are listed under his name and what documents are listed for that property, also check with the assessor's Office as to who is the listed owner.

You have absolutely no right to speak to her own lawyer. You do have the right to speak to the court appointed personal representative/administrator about the terms of the Will.

Politely tell her the reason none of you signed is that the law is clear that is she refused to tell you how much you are entitled to under the Will and she offers you a lesser sum, the agreement is no good and she could have to pay damages to you. Also, her letter did not say how much she was offering you and thus it was legally not a valid offer. You certainly would consider signing the agreement if you could see the Will and make a copy of it.

If you do not understand the Will you can contact me at my Office; my rates are very inexpensive.

Good luck.