Mecca, CA asked in Probate and Estate Planning for California

Q: Me and my sister just found out my dad's house is in probate and we never received any paper work and there is no will.

Myself and my sister who are my father's two oldest children found out that his house is in probate by the spouse and we did not receive any paperwork that was suppose to be mail out to all beneficiaries which are me (I'm the oldest), my sister and my two younger half brother and sister along with the spouse. We are already in interpleader court cause the spouse is contesting what we are getting from my father's insurance. So I wouldn't be surprised if she mailed them to a fictitious address like she did the insurance claims or they wasn't mailed out at all. What can we do to object her being the administrator or is it too late. We found out that the initial filing was January 25, 2018.

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Richard Samuel Price
Richard Samuel Price
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Redlands, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: It would make a difference as to what type of probate matter your step-mother filed. She could have filed a spousal property petition or petition for letters of administration or even some other type of probate action. You'll have to bring this case to an attorney to review your documents and determine what is needed.

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