Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

The father died without a will but has assets to be divided between two children;<$150,00.00. The exact amounts have yet to be determined due to the closed safe deposit box(es) and insurance policies ; may be >$150,000.00 The younger sibling does not want to disclose the bank transactions to the older sibling. Is the younger sibling obligated to disclose the existence of having a sibling to the bank and to disclose the existence of bank transactions to the other sibling? Can more than one probate case be filed?; each sibling filing separate petitions? All matters, death of father and assets in the County of Alameda CA.


Asked on 1/17/15, 11:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Jordan Jordan Law Office

At this point, it sounds as if you need someone to take control of your father's estate. Only a Judge can appoint someone. If there are competing petitions, the Alameda probate judge will probably appoint a private fiduciary to take over and administer the estate. Unless the siblings can come together and nominate one person, the estate will be paying out to non-family members.

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Answered on 1/19/15, 8:51 am


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