Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

My ex wife past away 8/19/21 and my son put her house in probate. Can he rent the house or use something for protection from vandalism? Michael Almgren


Asked on 5/10/22, 3:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Once anyone is confirmed as executor of a will by the probate court or named administrator of an intestate probate estate, they have full power to use and maintain the probate property and assets so long as it is done in the best interests of the estate and heirs. Some things may require probate court approval, but he would not only be allowed to he has a duty to protect the house.

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Answered on 5/11/22, 6:45 am


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