Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Mother passed without a will
My mother passed away without a will. Someone owed her money prior to her death. How do my sister and I collect the money?
Asked on 3/21/08, 12:39 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
sean novick
The Sean Novick Law Group
Re: Mother passed without a will
You would need to send a demand letter and potentially file a lawsuit.
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Answered on 3/21/08, 1:31 pm
Phillip Lemmons, Esq.
Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law
Re: Mother passed without a will
you need to open probate first. once you're appointed as adminstrators you can go after the debt.
Answered on 3/21/08, 5:55 pm
Mitchell Roth
MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation
Re: Mother passed without a will
YOu have to open a probate and obtain letters of appointment as the administrator of the estate. They you have the legal right to pursue collection.
Answered on 3/23/08, 1:08 am
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