Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

you do not have to be married, but you will not inherit unless has a will designating you as his heir (and executor). He should also execute a power of attorney and health care directive so that you can take care of things while he is alive and too ill to handle them himself.

In addition to what my colleague to the north has suggested, the Probate Code contains a statutory will form that does away with the necessity for having two witnesses. It might suit your boyfriend's needs. Also, most hospitals have the health care power of attorney form on hand. You might have him talk to the hospital's social worker or even his doctor about that. As for his finances, he will need a power of attorney -- perhaps one that is "springing," -- i.e. springs into effect upon his inability to make decisions, as decided by his primary physician in a signed statement.

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