is it final if a property got passed to the surviving spouse or surviving registered without administration?

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I was contacted by a private investigator concerning if I was my late father’s and I said yes, and he proceeded to tell me to contact this attorney which I did and she wanted proof birth certificates, proving that I was my father‘s daughter she says that she cannot discuss anything with me because she was hired by a client which I’m pretty sure it was my uncle Concerning my grandparents trust and will so she tells me to get a hold of another attorney which he will not return my phone calls or email so I really don’t know what this is all about so I got copies of the papers filed at California court and copies of the will indeed  And I wanna know if it’s final if he filed my filed spouse property petition, and if I was part of this will or estate, which I had no idea about I still don’t know what this is all about. and why attorney needed to talk to me prove that I was dads heir It’s my understanding my late  dad was the beneficiary of a trust but has passed on and it went to my aunt.

James L. Arrasmith · Answer

While a surviving spouse property petition can transfer assets quickly after death, the transfer isn't always final if there are trust or inheritance issues that weren't properly addressed.  
 
Your situation sounds complex since it involves multiple layers - your grandparents' trust, your late father's potential inheritance rights as their beneficiary, and now questions about your rights as your father's heir. The private investigator and attorney contacts suggest there may be ongoing legal matters or disputes regarding the trust distribution, particularly if your father passed away before receiving his share. 
 
You would benefit from consulting with your own probate attorney who can review all documents, including the grandparents' trust, will, and any spousal property petitions. They can help determine if you have inheritance rights through your father and whether proper procedures were followed in transferring assets. Given the complexity and the fact that other family members are already working with attorneys, having your own legal representation will help protect your interests and get clear answers about your potential rights to any inheritance.

Q: is it final if a property got passed to the surviving spouse or surviving registered without administration?