How can I track down missing heirs for a Heggstad Petition?
A court won’t give you an order without notice. So what do you do if you can’t find a handful fo the heirs entitled to notice? Search, search, and search some more.
What happens at a Heggstad Petition hearing?
You’ve given notice, proved up the assets, and waited patiently for a hearing date. Next, you finally get a hearing. Now the judge will hear your petition and make a ruling.
Who gets notice of a Heggstad Petition?
Trustees, beneficiaries, heirs, and more are entitled to notice of Heggstad Petitions. Make sure everyone entitled to notice of your petition gets properly served.
Poor Descriptions of Trust Property
Even if a trust does not describe an asset with precision, a Heggstad Petition can still claim the property without a probate.
How long does a Heggstad Petition take?
A Heggstad Petition can take anywhere form 3 months to a year, depending on the county of filing.
Descriptions of property for Heggstad Petitions — What’s enough?
If a trust only identifies property by general references, a Heggstad Petition can still help a successor trustee avoid probate.
Where should a Heggstad Petition be filed? —Venue in Probate Code 850 petitions.
Where should your Heggstad Petition be filed? You might assume that it has to be in the county where your deceased relative lived or in the county where the property is located. But, in most cases, neither of those details matter!
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