Legal Question in Family Law in California

The answer to your question depends to a large extent on how title is held. If the property is held in joint tenancy, it cannot be transferred by will. The property passes by operation of law to the surviving joint tenant. If the property is held as tenants in common or as community property then each party can pass their share to another party by will. Consulting with an attorney regarding title to the property and the preparation of the will should increase the probability of accomplishing the goal.