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How can I find out if my mother has a will or not?
Asked on Dec 09th, 2014 on Estate Planning - California
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My mother who I've been taking care of just passed away. I have two sisters that are now interested in my mother's house ad her things. I do not know if she made a will. How do I find out?
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Taxation Law Attorney serving Glendale, CA
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Search her home. Check with her lawyer. Particularly look where she had her important papers. See if your sisters know.
Answered on Dec 09th, 2014 at 9:46 PM
Trusts Attorney serving Sacramento, CA
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Search every conceivable place in her residence, bank records retained. If you do not find a will, contact a probate attorney who can assist you in probating her estate, and making the proper distributions of the estate assets.
Answered on Dec 09th, 2014 at 9:46 PM
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If she did not tell you, and you cannot find one, you have to assume she did not make one. Have an attorney check title to see if there may have been a trust, otherwise file a Petition for Probate and be prepared to share her estate with your sisters.
Answered on Dec 09th, 2014 at 3:05 PM