Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Is it illegal to list yourself as spouse on a death certificate if you were not legally married?


Asked on 3/28/17, 11:44 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Yes, but there may be little or no penalty for it.

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Answered on 3/28/17, 12:12 pm
Michele Cusack Pollak & Cusack

There is no common law marriage in CA, so you should not list yourself as spouse if you were not actually married.

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Answered on 3/28/17, 1:41 pm


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