Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Re: Probated account

If there is a probate, you can appear in the action as an interested party and demand an accounting. If the estate has been probated and the funds transfered into a testamentary trust account, you can demand an accounting from the trustee and if it is not forthcoming, you can and should sue for an accounting and possibly for replacement of the Trustee.

Re: Probated account

yes, you should consult an attorney. an accounting may be required depending upon the language of the will or trust. if not, you can request an accounting and then petition the court if it is not provided.

Re: Probated account

You can ask for an accounts. If she refuses, then you can go to court and ask the judge to order an accounting. It's best to hire an attorney if she refuses to give an accounting.

Re: Probated account

Yes, I'd hire a lawyer to take care of this problem. If there is anything wrong your lawyer can follow up on it right away as part of your overall service.

Your answer doesn't indicate if there is a probate proceeding. If you are not sure, contact the probate department in the county where the deceased person passed away and find out if the executor has been formally named by the court in that capacity. You can often get this information online.