Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Arizona
Suicide and Probate Law
A friend's partner (common law)
committed suicide recently and his
truck (only real property) was taken
by the state. The surviving partner is
quite poor and the truck would mean
a lot to her. Does suicide nullify
one's will? Does my friend have any
rights to the truck as surviving
partner?
Asked on 4/07/09, 2:45 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald Scher
Donald T. Scher & Associates, P.C.
Re: Suicide and Probate Law
Suicide does not nullify a valid Will. A partner does not have any rights of heirship, except as provided in a valid Will, or some other contract or agreement.
Answered on 4/07/09, 4:05 pm