Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

lost will

My friends father passed away over a year ago. She has been unable to locate his will. {possible inheritance} Her family members claim there is no will. She finds this hard to believe being her father was sick for a nimber of years. If ther is a will how can she go about finding it?


Asked on 3/12/01, 10:12 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Melody Stickel-Martinez Melody Stickel-Martinez, Esq.

Re: lost will

If there is a Will, and it was filed it would be filed in the Circuit Court, Probate Division of the County where the decedent resided. Just a matter of contacting that court and asking if a Will was filed. If filed, you can request a copy.

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Answered on 5/23/01, 1:24 pm
Anthony Comparetto Comparetto Law Firm

Re: lost will

You would have an attorney perform a will search in the area where he was most likely to see an attorney.

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Answered on 5/22/01, 7:58 pm


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