Diamond Bar, CA asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Banking and Probate for California

Q: Wat is IAEA powers & gettin bonded mean? I'm Admn.of estate and had previously asked how can i use money frm block acct?

1 Lawyer Answer
John B. Palley
John B. Palley
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Roseville, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Generally speaking only people who have not planned end up with a blocked account and without full IAEA authority. I typically see this done by pro pers and by lawyers who don't know what they are doing. There are other situations but that's a generalization by me.

IAEA means the Independent Administration of Estates Act. Without FULL IAEA authority you need to go back to court to confirm the sale of real estate. This is hugely problematic as you can lose buyers in the process. Full IAEA is crucial.

If all heirs/beneficiaries will not waive the requirement of bond (by signing the judicial council bond form) the court will require you to be bonded. This is like insurance so you don't run off with the estate.

I strongly encourage you to hire an expert probate attorney. Good luck.

Bruce Alexander Minnick agrees with this answer

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.