Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Where might I find law and rulings relevant to an estate in probate

paying the bills of another estate in probate? I thought an estate

stood alone, as created and indicated by statute. The executor of

the initial decedent's estate was compelled, after 10 months of possession

to bring the initial decedent's father's will to probate. The property was

not properly identified to title for 10 months. The executor, now of both

estates has semi combined them. The value of the 2nd decedent's estate

is carried at a 1981 value of 250000. It is also listed at 600000 in the initial

decedents estate.

I believe this bizarre concoction is illegal.

I've been searching code and law for months and haven't found much.

Solutions?

Perhaps a specific filing?

Maybe a declatory petition?

Thanks


Asked on 6/30/11, 5:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bruce Givner KFB Rice, LLP

Your question is not susceptible to a simple solution. It will require - first - a complete discussion of the facts, including a review of the governing documents. Then it will require an analysis of statutes and case law. You will need to hire an experienced probate attorney to accomplish this. I'm sorry that there is no easy answer.

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Answered on 7/01/11, 5:30 pm


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