How do I get the status ofa deceased’s estate?

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How do I get the status ofa deceased’s estate?

My great grandmother past away in the 90’s. The state controller unclaimed property division found money for my grandmother. Her house has been sold and resold by now. What do we need to do?

Asked on October 4, 2011 under Estate Planning, California

Answers:

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

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Each state has their own set of laws dealing with unclaimed property funds and you really need to call the department of unclaimed funds and find out what the deal is and what exactly they need from you.  I am a bit unsure what you mean about the house and how it relates to the matter at hand.  At any rate,  What I think that the state will want is some paperwork showing that the person making the claim has legal authority to collect the funds on behalf of the estate of your great grandmother.  It could be as simple as an Affidavit of Heirship.  It could be as complex as a probate proceeding.  That you would need to ask and one needs to know what was done about her estate at the time of her death.  If she did have a house then I am assuming some proceeding was done to transfer it in the first place so getting a current Letter Testamentary for the executor may not be that difficlt.  Good luck. 


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