Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

will being behind in child support prevent an inheritance


Asked on 9/27/15, 2:36 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Michele Cusack Pollak & Cusack

If there is a judgment against you, the county can file a lien against the estate.

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Answered on 9/27/15, 3:55 pm

It won't prevent an inheritance but it may be garnished to pay the back support rather than paying it to you.

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Answered on 9/27/15, 9:20 pm
Len Tillem Tillem McNichol & Brown

The only way to avoid a child support claim against your inheritance is to be disinherited.

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Answered on 9/28/15, 9:09 am


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