Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
My mom died 6 months ago my dad died 2 days ago. my daughter is their executor. shouldn't she present their will 2 me and my brother? my dad told me verbally what was in the will months ago ,
2 Answers from Attorneys
Sorry for your losses.
Your daughter will have to give a copy of the Wills to any potential heirs, but can wait until she files for probate to do so.
I'm sorry for the loss of your mother and father. As Mr. Shers said, your daughter will need to provide you with a copy of your parents' wills. If the estates require probating, then the wills can be provided to you at that time. Whether or not the estate is to be probated, your daughter , as the holder of the wills, is required to lodge the orginal wills with the appropriate Probate court within 30 days after death. If your daughter fails to provide you with copies, then you can review and request copies at the court clerk's office.