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[Tobey]

My Aunt lived and died in CA. three yrs. ago. I just recently found out by another Aunt that I was left something in her will. I was NEVER told this. I am not on good terms with my Uncle who is the Executor of her will.( her brother). I know that I should contact the Probate Court. My ? is do I contact the court in CA or the one in PA where my Uncle lives and my Aunt stuff was sent. If the answer is CA where can I find the address and what should I ask for.

 

[Dandy Don]

What were you left (money or property) and how much is it worth?

You would contact the probate court wherever she died, which is in California. If you will mention the city, I can look up the address and phone number information for you.

 

[Tobey]

My Aunt lived in Orange County, CA.
I was told that it was some form of property. Do you know what I should ask for when I contact the court?
Thank You

 

[Dandy Don]

714-935-6061 is the number you need to call for the Superior Court in Orange County, California. Just tell them that you'd like to check and see if a probate file exists on a particular individual (you need to give them the month and year that the person died).

It is best if you could go to the courthouse in person to look at the file so you can examine whatever financial documentation and property information is in there, as well as looking at a copy of the will, but if you can't visit in person you should ask a friend or relative who lives in the same city (as the court) to go look at the file for you, since it might be a little bit presumptuous to ask the court clerk to review the file for you for free and I don't think they would agree to that.

Good luck--somehow I feel you are going to get some good information that will benefit you!

You may end up needing to hire an attorney to help you get your property from this uncooperative executor.

DANDY DON