Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

I could check to see if probate proceedings was started in the county where he lived, and start from there.

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The easiest way to find out is to ask his wife for a copy of your dad's will. If she is uncooperative, then you could petition the court where your father was domiciled at the time of his death to be appointed administrator of his estate. If your dad died without a will (intestate) then you would split your father's share of property with his wife. This all may be moot if your father had no assets. Good luck in your search.

The first step is to check the Court file in the County where he lived to see if a probate has been opened. You can do this easily on line by going to the appropriate Court website and searching under probate matters for your father's name. If you need further help, please do not hesitate to call us.

Jon Reich

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