Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
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Me and boyfriend have been together for about 18yrs have children together, he also has other children with another woman, we have properties under both of our names if something were to happen to him can he leave me with nothing and do his daughters have any legal rights to our money (he have joint accounts file taxes joint too). Thank you!!
6 Answers from Attorneys
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Have an estate plan. Contact me directly.
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Didn't you just ask this question? Cohabit for 18 years = Nada. Bupkis. You get nothing. No hospital visits, no inheritance, no hospital visitation, no community property, no alimony, no burial rights. You used poor judgment in allowing him to cohabit with you for 18 years and not insisting on marriage.
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Not sure what you WANT to occur by your email. Since you both have real property, my best suggestion is to form a family trust; or separate trusts for each of you...depending on what your desires are.
Our office is in Pasadena, so we're pretty close to you. If you would like to come in for a consultation please feel free to contact me at the number and address listed on LawGuru or at our firm's informative site No-Probate.com.
Scott
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You might consider having wills prepared that state how property will pass at death. The downside of this is that wills can be changed.
Another choice might be a trust which can be put together for little money. This will make sure you and your children are provided for.
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Once title is put in your name, it cannot be taken back without a court order. So, you will be able to keep your portion of the properties. Under an equitable contract theory you may be entitled to additional assets not already in your name. You did good by getting title in your name, this was a smart move by you.
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Yes.
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