Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
What rights does a godchild have concerning an estate and or will
Asked on 1/27/12, 11:28 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jennifer Rouse
Meissner Joseph & Palley
None unless specifically named as a beneficiary in a Will or Trust.
Answered on 1/27/12, 11:32 am
Scott Jordan
Jordan Law Office
None. A "godchild" is a religious designation not a legal title. You would need to be named in the will or trust as a beneficiary.
Answered on 1/27/12, 11:42 am