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How to Determine If Someone Is Entitled to an Inheritance in California
The Quick Answer: Look at the Will or Trust—Then Apply California’s Intestacy Laws If No Estate Plan Exists To determine whether someone...
Omitted Spouses in California: Rights, Exceptions, and What You Need to Know
The Quick Answer: Omitted Spouses May Inherit—Unless an Exception Applies Under California Probate Code §21610, if someone marries after...
Can a Stepchild Inherit If There's No Will? A Look at California Intestate Laws and Blended Family Rights
In today’s world, blended families are increasingly common. But when a stepparent dies without a will , stepchildren may be surprised to...
Do Adopted Children Have a Right to Inherit in California?
Estate planning often raises complex questions about family relationships and inheritance rights. One such question is: Do adopted...
Do All Heirs Have to Agree to Sell Property in California?
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 in California: What You Need to Know
Disinheriting a child is one of the most emotionally difficult—and legally sensitive—decisions a parent can make. In California, where...
How to Divide an Estate Between Siblings in California
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....
Understanding California Intestate Succession: When There’s No Will
When an individual passes away without a valid will in California, their estate is distributed according to the state’s intestate...
Can a Caregiver Be a Beneficiary on a Bank Account or Life Insurance Policy in California?
In California, it’s not uncommon for caregivers to form close relationships with the individuals they care for. Sometimes, this...
What Are Your California Inheritance Rights as a Stepchild?
In California, the inheritance rights of stepchildren differ significantly from those of biological or legally adopted children....
Can Stepchildren Contest a Will in California?
In California, stepchildren do not automatically have inheritance rights under the state’s intestate succession laws, which govern the...
What happens when a Surviving Spouse Dies in California without a Will?
In California, when a person dies without a will—a situation known as intestate succession—the state’s Probate Code dictates how the...
How To Recover a Stolen Inheritance?
Discovering that your inheritance has been misappropriated can be both emotionally and financially distressing. In California, there are...
Can I Sign Over My Inheritance To Someone Else?
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?
What’s the Difference Between an Heir and a Beneficiary? When it comes to estate planning and inheritance laws in California, the terms...
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