Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Louisiana
My sister in California just passed away with no will
She had no children
Her husband of 30 years passed away 3 years ago
Her father and mother are deceased
My brother and I are her only survivors
She owned a house with her husband joint tenancy with right of survival
This home she inherited from her mother
Who will inherit her estate
Asked on 7/20/13, 2:13 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Adam Lambert
The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert
If she lived in CA, you need to consult with a CA lawyer and have the estate opened there. Louisiana law is much different that CA law, especially in the area of successions.
Answered on 9/11/13, 12:38 pm