Do notarized probate documents signed by heirs expire?
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Do notarized probate documents signed by heirs expire?
Is there an expiration date on notarized probate documents that my siblings signed for the Probate case that I am in the process of doing for the home my mother owned before she passed. The letters from my siblings were signed in 4 and 5 months ago and I will be submitting the court papers tomorrow. However, I was told that the Letters from my siblings had expired and would have to be re-done which will delay the process longer.
Asked on August 5, 2012 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. Who told you that they were expired? If the Clerk of the Probate Court has rejected them then you will have to get new ones. Your best bet is to go and attempt to file. They will review the documents and let you know. Many probate courts will let you open a probate and file documents as they come in. This way the documents do not become "stale" and you work your way up having the file completed. Good luck.
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