What to do if my mom died without a Will and in order for me to get a refund from her health insurer I need legal papers to show I have the right to act on her behalf?
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What to do if my mom died without a Will and in order for me to get a refund from her health insurer I need legal papers to show I have the right to act on her behalf?
She has no estate. What do I need to get that won’t coat a lot of money?
Asked on June 11, 2015 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Go to your local county court (the chancery division) and speak with the clerk about getting "letters testamentary" issued to you. That is basically a court order appointing you to act on behalf of your mother's estate. With that and a death certificate, you should be able to do what you need to.
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