Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
a will
how is a will formed and how much control is given to the testator?
Asked on 11/12/08, 10:16 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip Lemmons, Esq.
Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law
Re: a will
A will is a signed written instrument that must be witnessed. The testator has complete control over how his or her estate is distributed, so long as the provisions don't violate public policy. For example, a will may be deemed invalid if any gifts are condition on the dissolution of a marriage.
Answered on 11/13/08, 1:32 am