Q: I recently received a phone call from a lawyers office in California telling me my grandmother passed away
The lawyer told me I had to fill out paper work before they would disclose any info about the probate case. The paperwork turned out to be a bond waiver. Do I sign the waiver and how can I find out info on the case and the parties involved
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A: I recommend you hire an attorney to represent your interests. It will probably take a year to three years to receive a distribution. The TN attorney cannot represent you in CA but he can look into it and advise.
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A: You don’t HAVE to sign the bond waiver. If you trust the proposed executor then signing the bond waiver helps the case move along more quickly and cheaply meaning more money left over after expenses for heirs to inherit. But if you do not trust the proposed executor then you should not sign the bond waiver. The bond is meant to protect estate creditors and beneficiaries from executors who steal from the estate.
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1. Don't sign or agree to anything
2. If you have family in California, call and verify
3. If yes to number 2, call the "lawyers office" and ask them for a copy pf the petition
3. Hire local counsel
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