Q: my granndma died years ago an the state took her house as her grandaughter am i entiteled to any money from the state?

A: If your grandmother's house was taken by the state of California, it is possible that the state took possession of the property for a specific reason, such as unpaid taxes or debts owed by your grandmother. In such cases, the state may sell the property to pay off the outstanding debts or taxes owed.

As your grandmother's granddaughter, you may not automatically be entitled to any proceeds from the sale of the property by the state. However, if you believe that you have a valid claim to any proceeds from the sale of the property, you should consult with an attorney who is familiar with California law to determine if you have any legal rights to the property or the proceeds from its sale.

It is also possible that your grandmother had a will or other estate planning documents that outlined how her assets, including her house, should be distributed after her death. If she did have a will or other documents, you may want to consult with an attorney who specializes in estate planning to determine if you are entitled to any assets or funds from your grandmother's estate.

A: The state of California does not have rights to simply take someone's home for no reason. I would start by reviewing the public records on file at the County Recorder of the county in which your grandmother lived. That would give you the first clue into why the state did what it did. But that would just be a start to the investigation. That having been said, unless your parent (the one who is the child of your grandmother) is deceased, you likely do not have any claim to your grandparent's assets unless your grandparent left a trust or will saying to whom the grandparent wanted all assets to go. You should use this example as a lesson to get all of your loved ones to set up an estate plan so this kind of situation is not created by anyone else in your family. Best wishes on getting it all sorted out!