Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

I understand that I as Estate Administrator In Pro Per I can submit a claim to the court within the 4 month period to approve my bills for reimbursement for supplies and repairs etc. to prepare the house to be put on the market and keep it in good working order however.... my question is how does the Estate Administrator get paid back expenses i.e. mortgage, utilities etc they have will need to pay after four month period? The estate has some money but not enough until after the property is sold.


Asked on 2/21/13, 4:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Victor Waid Law Office of Victor Waid

The provision for payment of estate administrator and the bills incurred in management of the estate is governed by the statutory rules governing disbursement of funds as limited or expanded by court orderin probate matters.. Suggest you obtain the assistance of probate counsel to guide you, rather than attempting to save a buck, to protect yourself from claims by beneficiaries claiming mismanagement or misuse of funds or opposing your creditor claim for repayment. In the interim period you will need to advance the funds and make a claim as a creditor of the estate for approval of payment in the approved petition for final accounting.

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Answered on 2/21/13, 6:53 pm


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