Deceased had only a notarized appointment for an Executor of Estate but no will; is it considered she "died intestate?
Asked on 5/25/12, 1:12 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Jordan
Jordan Law Office
If the decedent died without a will, then the decedent died "intestate". However, the appointment could be used as evidence to appoint the person named as Administrator of the probate estate.
Answered on 5/25/12, 1:35 pm
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
A person dies intestate when they die without a valid will. A notarized appointment of an executor of the estate is not a valid will, unless it also complies with California law regarding attestation of wills, or is entirely holographic.
Answered on 6/02/12, 2:46 pm
Donald Field
Donald L. Field, Jr., Attorney at Law
You should retain a qualified attorney to answer this and other questions regarding the estate.
Answered on 6/03/12, 12:30 pm
