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