Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
can an inmate receive an inheritance if he is in custody for an unrelated case
Asked on 7/10/12, 4:49 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Kurt Seidler
Law Offices of Kurt A. Seidler APC
He needs to give a trusted person a power of attorney.
Answered on 7/10/12, 8:36 pm
Jennifer Rouse
Meissner Joseph & Palley
The inheritance is also subject to a lien from the Victim Compensation Board because it is entitled to notice when anyone is incarcerated and inheriting from a trust or probate.
Answered on 7/11/12, 6:30 am