Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Not much you can do except to open probate in the court. If he did not have a trust then, whether there is will or not, probate has to be opened, if his assets are over $100K.

Someone needs to open a probate, assuming his assets were over $100K. The court will give everyone an opportunity to be heard.

Someone needs to open a probate and get appointed as executor so that they can handle your grandfathers affairs under the supervision of the Court. If you need some help, please feel free to call us.

Jon Reich

310.478.2541

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