Legal Question in Family Law in California

I am adult who's parents are getting a divorce. After the divorce they will rearrange their wills. If my father dies before the divorce is finished, does my mother get 100% of jointly owned property even though they are in the process of the divorce? If they have been legally separated, how does that affect? Would I as a potential heir having any standing in legally continuing the divorce on the grounds that it would affect what I inherit?


Asked on 10/20/11, 2:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Thomas Walley Good Wildman Hegness & Walley

Yes, your mother could get 100% unless your father changes his will or if their property is owned in Joint Tenancy and he terminates the Joint Tenancy. No, you don't have standing.

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Answered on 10/20/11, 10:24 am


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