Legal Question in Family Law in California

division of estate after death

my father has remarried & has no will. they have no children together.

if he passes away, does the step mom get everything or is it split between myself & sister and her?

we are both over 21.


Asked on 1/17/08, 6:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: division of estate after death

This is a probate question. As I recall the community property will go to her. His separate property will be divided between the new wife and you and your sister.

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Answered on 1/24/08, 8:06 pm
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: division of estate after death

if dad doesn't leave a will then his shrare is divided as you suggested.

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Answered on 1/26/08, 1:34 pm


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