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