What if the executor won't communicate with me?

What this usually means

Beneficiaries have the right to information about the estate. In California, executors must provide an inventory, an accounting, and notice of major decisions. If an executor refuses to communicate, a probate attorney can send a formal demand. The court can compel compliance and sanction an executor who withholds information.

What to do next

• Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
• Find California county phone numbers for coroner, vital records, and local offices.
• Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
• Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.

Related questions

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• What if the executor is mismanaging the estate?