Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
estate being withheld
Hello! My uncle and both parents
have been deceased for some time.
Before she passed, my mother told
me was leaving something for each
of us five girls in her Bible, but two of
my sisters refuse to give me any
information about her will or estate. I
feel I am being cheated out of my
inheritances, however small. It would
be lovely to have even a note from
my mother now that she is gone.
What can I do to gain information on
this and receive whatever my uncle
and parents meant for me to have
after their death? Thank you for
helping me.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: estate being withheld
Original Wills must be filed w/ Court. Holder required to give a copy to children of deceased, and named beneficiaries.
Not sure if there is probate property per your summary - seems maybe no. If there was, likely they would be rqd' to file in order to transfer the property, and you would be entitled to notice. You could check with the Superior Court where parent survived to see if probate filed .. need more information as to this ..
That being said, if really no property (real estate, accounts, et al) .. memorabilia only, better maybe to try to keep it "friendly" just say you would like a copy of the Will for peace of mind.
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