Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
rights of a partner
Person A is being supported by Person B for 15 years. sole financial support. Not married. person B is dying of cancer and Person A moves in to take care of person B. Person B has new will drawn up leaving everything to Person A but passes before signing will. Person A is locked out of house by distant cousin who is executor. Person A is not even allowed to get possessions. What is person A's rights?
Asked on 12/04/08, 11:02 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Joel Selik
www.SelikLaw.com
Re: rights of a partner
You may be able to sue for breach of an oral promise.
Answered on 12/04/08, 11:04 pm
Phillip Lemmons, Esq.
Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law
Re: rights of a partner
Person "A" might be able to sue the estate for his/her services to person "B."
Answered on 12/06/08, 1:26 pm