Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Validity of a Connecticut Will in California

Is a will written 10 years ago in the State of Connecticut, valid in the State of California? My Mom, a California resident, recently passed away with a will drafted in Connecticut. Most of her assets reside in a living trust and life insurance policy with named beneficiaries. However, there are some assets - chequing account and furniture - that may fall under the distribution outlined in the will, if it's still valid. If the will is not valid, I presume the remaining assets would be divided based on the laws of intestate succession for the State of California?


Asked on 12/11/00, 7:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Swain Swain Law Firm

Re: Validity of a Connecticut Will in California

If the Will was valid in CT there is no reason it shouldn't still be valid in CA. The Living Trust will not be impacted by a change in states.

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Answered on 12/27/00, 12:23 pm


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