Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Is there some type of law that prohibits a felon or ex-felon to collect on a inheritance left to him or her


Asked on 5/31/11, 11:49 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

No, although a provision in a will or trust that conditions receiving a bequest on not being convicted of a felony would probably be quite valid.

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Answered on 5/31/11, 12:22 pm
Kurt Seidler Law Offices of Kurt A. Seidler APC

Only if there are amounts owed to the State of California in excess of the amount of the inheritance.

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Answered on 5/31/11, 12:23 pm
Eliz. C. A. Johnson Eliz. C. A. Johnson

Being a felon does not disinherit you generally. If you kill the person and are convicted of it, you will not be allowed and a Will can provide terms like 'as long as she has no felonies" and will likely work. Otherwise, just the fact of being a felon will not cut you out. There may be liens against any inheritance, as mentioned above.

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Answered on 5/31/11, 1:06 pm


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