Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
my mother in laws brother died in another state without leaving a will. she has been told she needs a letter of testimony or an affidavit from the bank in order to have his money released to her. how does she obtain such paper work?
Asked on 9/07/10, 10:28 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michele Cusack
Pollak & Cusack
She should contact a lawyer in the state and county where her brother resided.
Answered on 9/12/10, 10:34 am
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
I agree with Ms. Cusack. You may want to repost this question for the state that her brother died in.
Answered on 9/12/10, 3:12 pm