Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
joint tenency
Currently i have joint tenency with my father on properties in california. His lawyer is creating a trust and making a new will to include my three siblings. What rights do I have to the properties as a joint tenent? can my ownership be taken from me?
Asked on 5/24/09, 7:26 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michele Cusack
Pollak & Cusack
Re: joint tenency
Your dad can sever the joint tenancy if he gives you proper notice. You will still own 1/2 but will not have right of survivorship.
Answered on 5/25/09, 7:32 pm