Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Wills & Estates rights and procedures

A close family member made it known both verbally and through a living trust that when she died specific items would be left to special individuals. 11 months ago she passed away, and while her husband is still alive, members have begun taking the earmarked possessions. This wouldn't be an issue except for the fact that one family member, the supposed executor, has hidden the trust and says it can't be found. How long does an attorney keep a copy on file and what are the rights of those named in the trust? I've kept silent out of respect for her husband but it's getting out of hand.


Asked on 7/15/01, 9:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
WILLIAM BRANDWEIN WILLIAM A. BRANDWEIN, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORP.

Re: Wills & Estates rights and procedures

Attorney's are not required to keep a copy of the trust but usually do. Contact the attorney who prepared it. If you don't know place an ad in the local legal newspaper. Short of that, open a probate action as if the death occured without a will and that will bring out the trust.

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Answered on 7/16/01, 1:00 pm


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