Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

My mom passed away last night, and I need some help please

Hello, My mom passed away last night after a short battle with Cancer. I am in PA, and my mom in Ca. My mom only had a will that was over 10 yrs old from when she was married to my step-dad. He put her through a nasty divorce, but she had not made a new will. In this will my step-dad gets everything she had. In the divorce she got the house filled with antiques. Will he get everything, or is there a leg for me and the other sibblings to stand on? Should I retain an attorney? What should I do now?


Asked on 7/28/02, 2:27 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Ken Koenen Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.

Re: My mom passed away last night, and I need some help please

I replied to your second question. Actually, the will is not voided, only the portion that leaves anything to the ex.

Please read my other answer, and if you need help, call me at 925-924-0100 or fax the will to me at 925-397-3044

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Answered on 7/29/02, 12:25 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: My mom passed away last night, and I need some help please

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You may apply for personal representative to probate the estate. Please call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

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Answered on 7/30/02, 7:06 pm
Mina Sirkin Sirkin & Sirkin

Re: My mom passed away last night, and I need some help please

A divorce automatically voids the will that gave the estate to your former step-father. You definately have standing to probate her estate. If you need help, please contact me by email, at [email protected] .

Mina Sirkin,Esq.

Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law, Board of Specialization of the State Bar of California

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Answered on 7/28/02, 7:20 pm


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