Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Widows Rights in State of California
Legal entitlements for 8 yr marriage Widow not in will?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Widows Rights in State of California
Your rights will vary depending on when was was written and on how much community property you had if you were in California.
Joshua Hale
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Re: Widows Rights in State of California
You still have the right to take against the will.
Re: Widows Rights in State of California
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Re: Widows Rights in State of California
She'd be entitled to her share of any community property, plus 1/3 to 1/2 (depending on the number of the deceased's children) of his separate property.