When should a benficiary be notified after Will/codicil is filed in probate for other probate matters after the testator’s death?

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When should a benficiary be notified after Will/codicil is filed in probate for other probate matters after the testator’s death?

My aunt died. Her Will/codicil was filed for safekeeping with the probate court. No hearings are scheduled. Probate says “other probate matters”. It has been in probate court for 9 months. If I am heir in her Will, when should I be notified?

Asked on March 22, 2012 under Estate Planning, California

Answers:

Steven Fromm / Steven J Fromm & Associates, P.C.

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

At this point, it is time to get really involved here.  Go to the Register of Wills to see what is happening.  Then retain an estates attorney to assist you.

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

I am so sorry for your loss.  Was the will just filed or was it presented for probate?  Was there an executor appointed?  There should have been a petition filed.  You need to go down to the court and take a look at the file itself.  Once a Will is filed it is a public record.  See what the status and if it has been at a stand still you should inquire of the executor what is going on.  It is hard to say what to do otherwise with out seeing the probate file.  Good luck.


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