Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

My fathers a will dated 1985. States that in the event of his childs death that childs share goes to his lawfull issue. does this mean that a child born out of wedlock is not lawfull issue and is not intitled to a share of the estate.?


Asked on 11/08/11, 4:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

A child born out of wed-lock is treated the same as a child born after the couple is married.

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Answered on 11/08/11, 4:39 pm
Rosemary Meagher-Leonard Law Office of Rosemary Meagher-Leonard

No, it does not. There is no distinction between those children/grandchildren born during a marriage or outside of marriage.

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Answered on 11/08/11, 4:55 pm


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