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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...
Linda Varga
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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...
Linda Varga
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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...
Linda Varga
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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...
Linda Varga
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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...
Linda Varga
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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...
Linda Varga
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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....
Linda Varga
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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...
Linda Varga
3 min read
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...
Linda Varga
3 min read
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....
Linda Varga
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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...
Linda Varga
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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...
Linda Varga
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How To Recover a Stolen Inheritance?
Discovering that your inheritance has been misappropriated can be both emotionally and financially distressing. In California, there are...
Linda Varga
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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...
Linda Varga
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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...
Linda Varga
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