Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Inheritance
Can the State of California stop or delay someone from receiving an imheritance? Do they have anything period to do with an individual's inheritance? Thank you.
Asked on 2/09/03, 12:33 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Chris Johnson
Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law
Re: Inheritance
In most cases, no, and I've never seen this happen. However, the state may try to lien the inheritance if, for example, taxes were owed or the decedent or beneficiary were recipients of Medi-Cal aid.
Answered on 2/09/03, 1:16 am