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My aunt passed away and she left a will for us. But it’s written on a piece or paper with her signature. She gave that paper to her brother trusting that he would execute the will accordingly. However we haven’t heard from him. The probate has not been filled and we don’t know what to do. Is paper will valid.Does it needs a notary public. Can he issue money to all beneficiary without showing the will to us. How do ask him to disclose the will to us
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Hello. Yes, a "piece of paper" may be a valid will. It has to be signed but not notarized; even better if written in the deceased's own hand. This is called a "Holographic" will in CA. Do you have a copy of this paper? If so, you may be able to petition the court for probate of your Aunt's estate.
Answered on Sep 19th, 2022 at 10:01 AM