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The Quick Answer: Look at the Will or Trust—Then Apply California’s Intestacy Laws If No Estate Plan Exists To determine whether someone...

The Quick Answer: Omitted Spouses May Inherit—Unless an Exception Applies Under California Probate Code §21610, if someone marries after...

In today’s world, blended families are increasingly common. But when a stepparent dies without a will , stepchildren may be surprised to...

Estate planning often raises complex questions about family relationships and inheritance rights. One such question is: Do adopted...

When a loved one passes away and leaves behind real estate, surviving family members often ask: Do all heirs have to agree to sell the...

Disinheriting a child is one of the most emotionally difficult—and legally sensitive—decisions a parent can make. In California, where...

When a parent passes away, emotions often run high—and one of the most sensitive issues can be how to divide the estate among siblings....

When an individual passes away without a valid will in California, their estate is distributed according to the state’s intestate...

In California, it’s not uncommon for caregivers to form close relationships with the individuals they care for. Sometimes, this...

In California, the inheritance rights of stepchildren differ significantly from those of biological or legally adopted children....

In California, stepchildren do not automatically have inheritance rights under the state’s intestate succession laws, which govern the...

In California, when a person dies without a will—a situation known as intestate succession—the state’s Probate Code dictates how the...

Discovering that your inheritance has been misappropriated can be both emotionally and financially distressing. In California, there are...

In California, if you’ve inherited assets but wish to transfer your inheritance to someone else, you have several legal avenues to...

What’s the Difference Between an Heir and a Beneficiary? When it comes to estate planning and inheritance laws in California, the terms...