Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Does an extate administrator have the right to use the monies in the estate for personal use? If not, what steps can be taken to correct the misuse?

Elizabeth Kearney


Asked on 3/21/10, 2:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Unless there's a good reason, the money in the estate should be distributed to the beneficiaries as soon as is practicable. If the administrator is misusing the funds, one can bring a petition in probate court to remove the administrator and/or demand an accounting of estate funds.

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Answered on 3/26/10, 2:25 pm


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