Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

estates - money left to an individual

If you live in Californiaand someone passed away in Michigan and leaves you something in the will, do you have to travel to claim what was left to you or can you work through a lawyer in the state in which you now live? Also, must a lawyer disclose what has been left to you?


Asked on 9/07/07, 2:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Linden Scott H. Linden, Esq.

Re: estates - money left to an individual

Yes you can do it from another state and yes they must inform you.

If you need assistance, our firm specializes in trusts and estates.

I can be reached at the info provided by LawGuru or through one of our firm's websites such as No-Probate.com

Namaste,

Scott

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Answered on 9/07/07, 7:58 pm
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: estates - money left to an individual

You can claim through a lawyer and do not have to travel. If you have been left something in a will that is being probated you do have to be notified, assuming the personal representative of the estate can find you.

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Answered on 9/07/07, 2:17 pm


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