Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

mystery book plot

book scenario: young man makes out will, leaves everything to his sister. Ten years later he has a thriving business. he marries a Spanish citizen, in Brazil, ten months later commits suicide in Spain

Post marriage he has purchased a home in Woodside, a condo in San Francisco.

What is the sister entitled to?

What is the wife - not a U.S. citizen entitled to.


Asked on 8/28/01, 5:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Chris Johnson Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law

Re: mystery book plot (intestate succession)

Each is entitled to one-half of the U.S. assets. Assets outside the U.S. may or may not be affected by their country's laws.

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Answered on 9/17/01, 8:07 pm


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