Assets not mentioned

[moleman]

What is the name of your state?
California

My Father left out of his will, assets in a swiss bank account. My Aunt in switzerland wishes to access the funds to pay taxes on our swiss property. My stepmother recieved the community property upon his death and I inherited the real estate overseas in trust. Is the swiss account considered community property? Would it need to go through probate? The bank in Switzerland is asking for a certificate of inheritance (Our version of will) and power of attorney as well as specimen of signature and all of it authenticated by the state department in Washington before they can allow her access to the account. I just want to find out whether this is something my stepmother should be doing. I've always assumed that the unlisted account whether overseas or not would still be community property?

 

[moburkes]

What is the name of your state?
California

My Father left out of his will, assets in a swiss bank account. My Aunt in switzerland wishes to access the funds to pay taxes on our swiss property. My stepmother recieved the community property upon his death and I inherited the real estate overseas in trust. Is the swiss account considered community property? Would it need to go through probate? The bank in Switzerland is asking for a certificate of inheritance (Our version of will) and power of attorney as well as specimen of signature and all of it authenticated by the state department in Washington before they can allow her access to the account. I just want to find out whether this is something my stepmother should be doing. I've always assumed that the unlisted account whether overseas or not would still be community property?

Since it is an account that is out of the country, US law probably doesn't address it. Stepmom needs to get an attorney that can address these issues.

 

[Dandy Don]

What year did he die? This is something that the executor of the estate should be handling.

DANDY DON IN OKLAHOMA ([email protected])