Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

can I do probate after 8 yrs?

my grandma passed away in aug 2000. no one ever did probabte, so her house is sitting there empty & abandoned. Can I still do probate on the property? Also is there a way to take the costs out of the estate?


Asked on 6/11/08, 5:26 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Mccoy Law Office Of Robert McCoy

Re: can I do probate after 8 yrs?

You can still do a probate. One time I did a probate 20 years after the death. Attorney fees are set by statute and come out of the estate. If the house is worth less than 100k then you do not need to do a probate.

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Answered on 6/11/08, 6:46 pm
Frankie Woo Fiducia Legal

Re: can I do probate after 8 yrs?

There is no statute of limitations on probate. I just handled one where decedent died 8 years ago as well.

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Answered on 6/12/08, 2:07 am
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: can I do probate after 8 yrs?

Yes. Yes. The costs must be out of the estate and fees must be approved by the court before they are paid.

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Answered on 6/12/08, 12:42 pm


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