Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Re-married father

House was purchased during marriage but X owned the house as ''a married woman as her sole and separate property'';the heirs are mother's biological son (Y) (adopted at 13 by Z) and husband(Z) who is the administrator for the probate.Z has re-married while probate still ongoing.What are the Y's rights?Z says there is no guarantee of any inheritance in the future from Z to Y.What is the most likely decision made by the court?


Asked on 12/08/06, 8:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: Re-married father

If Y is in will as an equal heir then he has rights to his share of X's estate.

I would have to look at the will. Is there a trust as well?

You need to sit down with an attorney to look at and discuss options. Let me know if you'd like to make an appointment.

Caleb

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Answered on 12/08/06, 8:42 pm


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