Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Probate not closed after 3 years

I am the executor of my mother's estate. She died 8/2002. My father contested the probate. My attorney finally settled with my father in 6/2004. Orange county courts do not like the accounting. There have been 2-3 continuances to close this probate My attorney keeps not showing up. I have not been able to contact him. The judge has issued a bench warrant on my attorney with $6K bail. It will be enforced if he does not show up to the scheduled 12/22 hearing. I have no more money of my moms estate. I have paid whatever the cap is in Calif. to my attorney. What can I do? What should I do? If there are any attorneys out there willing to take this, what is an estimate to close this out -- I'm not sure what has been filed as far as the accounting... Please help.


Asked on 12/10/05, 12:30 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: Probate not closed after 3 years

my firm can handle the accounting. it may cost anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 depending on what needs to be done. it's always more difficult to do an accounting, when another attorney handled to administrative functions because it's more difficult to retrace another's steps. hopefully everything is in the file, and it can be obtained. if you're interested give me a call.

Sincerely,

Phillip C. Lemmons, Esq.

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Answered on 12/10/05, 11:14 am
H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: Probate not closed after 3 years

We may be able to legally assist you in this matter, however, we would need more background information on everything. For a free consultation, contact us directly.

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Answered on 12/10/05, 2:31 am


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