Question : Need Probate Related Advice…can you please help?
I live in California…my dad passed away…and there is nothing left in his estate that needs to go to probate….

the only thing left is that I need to sign off on his tax returns….

The IRS requires a court appointed representative….

There was no will…

is there a simple affidavit or form to get this done…without some long drawn out legal preceding….

I dont wish to fork over big bucks to a lawyer if I dont have to…

I have done legal stuff on my on through research….

but I dont got answers
california probate lawyer

Best answer:

Answer by evilattorney
You need to contact the Probate Court and get letters of administration. It should not be a complicated matter.