Q: If you file a Petition for probate court, how long does a respondent have to file an answer?
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- California
- (916) 704-3009
- View Profile
- Answered
A:
In California probate court, after receiving the Petition, respondents have 30 days to file their answer. This deadline starts from the date they were personally served with the court papers.
If the respondent lives outside California, they still must meet this 30-day deadline unless they qualify for specific extensions under California law. Keep in mind that failing to respond within this timeframe could result in the court making decisions without considering the respondent's position.
It's crucial to note that weekends and court holidays count toward the 30-day period, but if the deadline falls on one of these days, it extends to the next business day. If you need more time to prepare your response, you can request an extension, but this must be done before the original deadline expires, and the court must approve it.
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.
