Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
California probate
Does a California probate court have jurisdiction over intangible personal property of a decedent located overseas, such as a bank account or securities account at an English bank which does not have any US branches?
Asked on 1/30/09, 11:28 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald Field
Donald L. Field, Jr., Attorney at Law
Re: California probate
the normal us and english rule is that the situs of intangible personal property is the domicile of the decedent. however, a foreign bank or securities firm may not accept an order from a california probate court. in that case ancillary probate may be necessary.
Answered on 2/08/09, 12:00 pm
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