Fontana, CA asked in Probate for California

Q: In a probate case in CA where there is not a will when does the Inventory and Appraisal have to be done?

I am a beneficiary of an intestate probate case, my sister is administrator and we are estranged-letters were issued on 3/26/19 and the house sold last month. I'm trying to understand the process because my attorney is not really being helpful. I thought the Inventory and Appraisal had to be complete within 4 months of the letters being issued.

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John B. Palley
John B. Palley
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Roseville, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Yes, pursuant to Probate Code 8800 the inventory should be filed within four months. Since you have an attorney you should talk to them about what options you have for taking advantage of this error by your sister. If your attorney is not as responsive as you think they should be then perhaps you should find a new attorney. Good luck. -John

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