Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
will being behind in child support prevent an inheritance
Asked on 9/27/15, 2:36 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Michele Cusack
Pollak & Cusack
If there is a judgment against you, the county can file a lien against the estate.
Answered on 9/27/15, 3:55 pm
It won't prevent an inheritance but it may be garnished to pay the back support rather than paying it to you.
Answered on 9/27/15, 9:20 pm
Len Tillem
Tillem McNichol & Brown
The only way to avoid a child support claim against your inheritance is to be disinherited.
Answered on 9/28/15, 9:09 am