Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Compromise
I was watching a neighbor and he gave me instructions to split the money throughout the people in his life including my self and his daughter,before he passed away he also verbally gave his daughter and i instructions,but it was never written and he never left a will,now i want to know how can i make sure she will keep his last wish?
Asked on 2/20/07, 1:46 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ralph Thompson
Law Offices of Ralph Thompson
Re: Compromise
If I understand your question correctly, your neighbor died without a will, or "intestate." The court will decide how his estate will be distributed and his oral wishes will not be considered.
Answered on 2/20/07, 7:31 pm