Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

No They can't stop you. Where are you located. You should have a Trust.

Your siblings have no right to decide to whom you leave your property when you die. You should have at least a will, that states who you want to handle your affairs when you die and what you want done with your property. You should also consider having a revocable trust, and putting your property into that trust now. That greatly simplifies things when one dies, and also allows for other events such as disability. If you want, I would be glad to discuss these issues with your further.

Jon Reich

310.478.2541

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No one is entitled to inherit anything from your Estate. However, in the absence of a valid Estate Plan (a Will or a Trust), your property will pass through intestate succession which could result in property being transferred to your siblings. If you want to set up something to bequeath property to your friend, then you should strongly consider a Trust that will also avoid the expense of having to go through Probate to transfer whatever property you have. To determine the best solution for your particular situation you should consult with an attorney who can revieww the specifics of the types of assets and the best type of planning. Please contact me and I would be happy to discuss this with you further.