Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Re: Writing wills after a persons death and quick claiming proporty

I have a hunch there has been a misunderstanding but who knows. You can not legally write a will for a dead person or do a quit claim deed after death. If a quitclaim deed were filed I would certainly look into the validity of it. Contact me to give me your mother's name, address, etc... and I will see if I can help. Sometimes I can do some quick "investigative" work which can give us some insight. We are located in Sacramento but do probate work in all of California. -John Palley, 916-920-5983 x405.

Re: Writing wills after a persons death and quick claiming proporty

under the facts which you have presented, such a will and deed would be forgeries. more information may be available with your mother's name, your name and the names of your siblings, and the property address.

Re: Writing wills after a persons death and quick claiming proporty

That may be what she wants, but unless the property is also in your sister's name as a joint tenant, the only way title can be changed is through a probate proceeding.

If you send the address, I can determine how title was held.

Re: Writing wills after a persons death and quick claiming proporty

Have an attorney or title company see how the title to the property is held--if it's joint tenancy, a trust or revocable grant deed, probate may not be needed. If it's held any other way, probate is likely. An attorney can tell you more after reviewing the latest deed on the property. If you'd like help with this, feel free to contact me.

Re: Writing wills after a persons death and quick claiming proporty

Certainly you need to retain counsel. I work in San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, Santa Clara, and, San Louis Obispo counties. Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.