He lived in another state, my stepmother now has severe Alzheimer's, and I've not been close to my step-siblings who are likely to be in the know on this. I've found lots of resources dealing with the importance of writing a will and how to write one, but no reference to finding out if one exists. Covers the California probate gamut, from deciphering a will to tackling taxes. An executor is the person charged with rounding up a person's property and distributing it after his or her death. But if you have been especially out of touch or difficult to find, there is a chance of missed connections.
Wills are public documents.
Contact the probate court in the county where your father lived and see if there is a will on file. Court clerks should be able to track wills by date of death and name. Send us feedback . Inc. 30 years of providing quality legal information.