Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
I was only heir and only child on my mother's will in 2002. My cousin was her attorney. My mother stipulated that if I was married to my husband I was with at that time. I would receive nothing. I was divorced at the time she died. My ex husband has come back into my life. We are planning to marry again. At this point in time will this have any effect on my mother's last will. I have a home which I paid off. Can her family come back on me for remarrying my ex husband, or is there a time limit. I never saw the will.
Thank You
1 Answer from Attorneys
To evaluate the situation requires a few additional facts. Was there a Probate? Was there a final distribution? Also, an attorney would need to see the will in order to evaluate the specific language setting up this condition upon your inheritance and also whether such a condition is valid and enforceable. I recommend that you consult with an attorney who will be able to go into this in greater detail. I am available to consult with you further regarding your situation.