Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
sudden death
no will, husband died suddenly, can wife sign his name
Asked on 11/24/08, 2:02 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Janet Brewer
Law Office of Janet L. Brewer
Re: sudden death
I am very sorry, but the answer is "no". If you need immediate access to your husband's accounts, you can petition to be appointed "special administrator" of his estate. You will also need to petition to be appointed the "regular" administrator.
If you would like assistance, please feel free to phone my assistant; we would be pleased to help you.
Janet
Answered on 11/25/08, 10:40 am
Phillip Lemmons, Esq.
Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law
Re: sudden death
No. Wife can open probate and get the authority to sign on husband's behalf. She doesn't need a will to open probate.
Answered on 11/24/08, 7:42 pm
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