Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
if a couple was legally separated for years, the husband purchased property during that separation and committees suicide a year later, no will left behind, is the wife the owner of that property? This is in California and there are 2 children both adults, no minors
Asked on 10/17/15, 12:13 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gary R. White
Burton & White
No, but wife may have an intestate interest and may be entitled to a portion of the property, along with the two children. But he interests depend on the state of the title to the property at the time of the husband's death.
Answered on 10/20/15, 3:08 pm