Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

I was left a House and the entire estate of a woman and her daughter ( my dear friend for 20 years). The daughter is paralyzed from the neck down She is an only child. No money or property can be left to the daughter because she'll lose her state medical aid. At the end the Mother left it all to me to take care of her daughter and her cat. She did so by texting her instructions, she signed it along with witnesses and a thorough Notary Republic. The Trustee designated in old will is setting up to contest me. I need help and an Attorney that would take me case on contingency or some money for a retainer. My name is Charles and my email address is [email protected]

Thank you so much.


Asked on 1/22/10, 10:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Bame San Diego Law Office

I would like to interview you. The documents will have to be reviewed. If the property was left to you in a will, then the issue will be whether or not it was drafted correctly, whether or not the testator had competency, and whether or not the testator was under undue influence. The problem would have been avoided if the bequest was in a trust set up for the benefit of the daughter. I will work with you regarding fees. Please contact me directly.

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Answered on 1/28/10, 8:55 am


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