Orange County Estate Planning Attorney Explains History of Lodging an Original Will
We often get questions like why I am sending an original will into the court within 30 days of my loved one’s passing?
Let me explain the history behind probate code 8200.
The reason you must submit the original will is because when wills were the primary tool used to administer estates the court wanted to make sure that they were actually administering the estate with the appropriate document. So, they passed laws to make sure that the court had the correct documents. So now when a loved one passes, if you have that original will you need to send that original document into the court within that 30 days in the county where your loved one passed away. If you have questions or need help Contact us today and set up an appointment.
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