Public Administrator
The office of the Public Administrator investigates, protects, and administers estates of Placer County decedents who have no known relatives who are willing and able to administer their estate. The process may include securing and protecting valuables against loss (including those held by financial institutions), seeing to the final disposition of the decedent’s remains, locating possible next of kin to perform as administrators of the estate, or, if none are found, County administration of the decedent’s estate.
Duties
The duties of the Public Administrator include:
- Protect decedents' estates against waste, loss, or misappropriation
- Conduct an on-site investigation to locate information leading to the identity of next of kin (blood relatives or adopted children), wills, pre-planned funeral arrangements, estate assets and debts
- Reach out to known next of kin to determine their willingness and ability to administer the estate
When needed:
- Make arrangements for the decedent's final disposition
- Petition the court to be appointed administrator of the estate
- Locate persons entitled to inherit from the estate
- Manage, store, and/or sell real and personal property on behalf of the estate
- Pay outstanding bills and taxes owed by the decedent
- Ensure that identified heirs receive their rightful inheritance
For questions regarding the Public Administrator's office, please call 530-886-2900.
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Public Administrator
Physical Address
11512 B Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone 530-886-2900Fax 530-886-2992
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Adult Crisis & Intake 24 Hour Phone Line: 916-787-8860 or 1-888-886-5401
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Adult System of Care - Roseville
Physical Address
101 Cirby Hills Drive
Roseville, CA 95678
Phone 916-787-8800Fax 916-872-6521
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Adult System of Care - Auburn
Physical Address
11512 B Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone 530-889-7240Fax 530-889-7293
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Amy Ellis, MFT
Adult System of Care Division Director