Legal Question in Family Law in California

My brother in law told me I was the executor of his estate. He has no will. He suddenly died and I don't have any documentation in my possession the corernor is checking to see if they can find it in the home..if they cannot locate one what do I need to do? His 45 yr old son in disabled and has the mententaly if a 7 yr old. Please help.


Asked on 12/06/15, 4:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Even if there is a will or other document, anyone can petition the Probate Court to be appointed executor of a deceased's estate. So you don't have to find any documentation to get a probate case opened to get appointed executor and take care of your nephew's needs.

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Answered on 12/07/15, 8:43 am


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