Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Probate - Intestate
1) My Mom died intestate 2007. My brother died 32 years ago, is my brother's 2- children heirs to my Mother's estate?
Asked on 4/07/07, 12:55 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Chris Johnson
Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law
Re: Probate - Intestate
They most likely are, and would take your brother's share, if the assets your mother left will go through probate. Examples of assets passing outside of probate would be those held in joint tenancy, and accounts/retirement accounts/life insurance with named beneficiaries.
Answered on 4/09/07, 1:54 pm
Donald Field
Donald L. Field, Jr., Attorney at Law
Re: Probate - Intestate
see PROBATE CODE SECTION 240 through 249.8 at:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/calawquery?codesection=prob&codebody=&hits=20
Answered on 4/07/07, 6:58 pm