Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

If a husband or wife dies without a will in the state of California does the surviving spouse inherit every thing?


Asked on 10/02/09, 5:09 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Chris Johnson Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law

All community property, and 1/3 to 1/2 of the separate property.

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Answered on 10/02/09, 6:27 pm
Donald Field Donald L. Field, Jr., Attorney at Law

This depends upon whether the decedent's estate consists of community property or separate property and whether or not any assets were held in joint tenancy with the surviving spouse or some other person(s).

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Answered on 10/03/09, 2:03 pm


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