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I live in New Jersey. I'm an executor of a will of my friend in California who died in Petaluma. Can you help me with this process?
Asked on Sep 10th, 2017 on Wills and Probate - New Jersey
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He has bank and annuity accounts. It may be worth up 150000 dollars.
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You need to find an attorney in California. The estate and probate laws are different in each state. The law of the state where the decedent lives is what governs in this case. You will have to probate the will, and administer the estate according to California law.
Answered on Sep 14th, 2017 at 7:37 AM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship