Jan Morrison

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

J.D. | Law

1995

Honors: Honors and Activities:Cum Laude; Student Bar Association; Editorial Staff; Dean’s List; National Honor Society; National Lawyer’s Guild; Co-Founder & President Gay & Lesbian Law Student Association; American Jurisprudence Award; Director’s Scholarship; Who’s Who in American Universities.

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

B.B.A.

1991

Honors: Honors and Activities:
Magna Cum Laude

Law Offices of Jan Morrison

Current

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Current

California State Bar

Member, Trust & Estates Section

1996 - Current

Department of Real Estate

Agent License

1991 - Current

California

Since 1996

US District Court, Central District

Since 1998

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Q. Is there a way to find out if someone is named in a will or trust without contacting widow?

November 15, 2011

A: California Probate Code §§ 8200 (a) and (b) provide that it is the duty of the custodian of the Will, to lodge the Will with the superior court (having jurisdiction) within 30 days after the custodian had knowledge of the testator's death. Additionally, a custodian is liable to anyone injured by the failure to timely lodge the Will with the court. This includes pour-over Wills which typically are included with a Trust. Check the records at the courthouse in the county where the decedent passed away or where they owned property.

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