Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Grandparents Bills

My grandparents died 6 months ago - small estate 100K, no will, I've been paying medical bills - do I have to? What are the repercussions?


Asked on 11/06/03, 5:39 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Grandparents Bills

Their creditors do have a valid claim against the estate, if you do not follow the proper procedures correctly, you may face exposure. Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

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Answered on 11/07/03, 6:56 pm
Michael Olden Law Offices of Michael A. Olden

Re: Grandparents Bills

So few words in so many questions. He should know the drill. Today we what will, how many children did they have, what is the hundred thousand dollars stayed consistent, real property, stocks, bonds, personal property, why you paying the bills, would be consistent, medical bills, house payments, -- -- -- so many questions for such a brief inquiry. You need a good probate attorney in the county in which her grandparents died. You're not responsible to pay the bills with their estate is. Get an attorney and he/she will probably start a probate, the file the creditors and they do make their claims in a timely manner you're dollars ahead. I been practicing over 30 years the San Francisco Bay area and if you wish to consult with me I am at 925 -- 945 -- 6000.

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Answered on 11/06/03, 5:58 pm
Scott Schomer Schomer Law Group

Re: Grandparents Bills

No you don't. File a probate in the county where your grandparents lived. Estates under $100k are simple. Contact a probate attorney.

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Answered on 11/06/03, 6:28 pm
Chris Johnson Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law

Re: Grandparents Bills

If the estate is under $100,000, you likely don't have to go through probate. Instead, there's an affidavit procedure that's pretty simple. However, the people who receive property under these affidavits are responsible for the debts of the estate, up to the amount they received. You may want to talk with an attorney to find out the correct procedure for you, as well as determine the estate's liability for these debts.

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Answered on 11/06/03, 7:06 pm


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