Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

mother deceased and four children fighting for estate what should i do help plea

mother deceased on oct.17 2001, on oct.15 son in law files suit against mother for verbal contract for work on estate for 135,000.00 no reciepts showing payments or work done. recall work being done 11 years ago before father died he told me he was debt free to son in law. is there a statue of limitations?

no will no trust for children its a millon dollar estate everyone wants it all how to go about distributing? need lawyer but what kind do i need?


Asked on 10/20/01, 5:30 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Chris Johnson Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law

Re: mother deceased and four children fighting for estate what should i do help

It is likely that the statute of limitations has run on his claim, but an attorney would have to examine it to be sure. The executor/administrator (if one has been appointed) will have to reject the estate claim in the probate.

If the matter has not been filed for probate by an attorney, that is the first step.

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Answered on 11/26/01, 3:08 pm
Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: mother deceased and four children fighting for estate what should i do help

you need a probate lawyer with litigation experience. the statue of limitations on an oral contract is 2 years. if you would like to discuss the case in more detail please give me a call. No charge for the call.

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Answered on 11/22/01, 2:39 pm


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