Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

can a minor contest a will if they are not mention in the will because they were iliegitimate what is the statue of limitations to do so. plus minor was nver given a copy of the trust by the trustee .


Asked on 4/10/12, 9:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jennifer Rouse Meissner Joseph & Palley

There are specific probate code sections that cover whether a child born out of wedlock is technically an heir of a decedent. In addition, someone should be appointed guardian of the minor in order to represent that minor in any action. If the trustee was not aware of the child, then they are under no legal obligation to provide a copy of the trust.

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Answered on 4/11/12, 8:57 am


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