Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Will the nephew of a deceased individual who owned a home in joint tenancy be entitled to inheritance after the spouse of that individual passes away? or would only the nephew of the spouse be entitled to inheritance of the whole value of the home?
There was no will or trust found.
Asked on 1/11/16, 10:46 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Jordan
Jordan Law Office
Who was the deceased individual holding title to the home in joint tenancy with? If with the spouse, the joint tenancy is broken on the death of the decedent and the spouse will hold sole title to the home, generally. Upon the death of the surviving spouse, the home will go whomever is designated in a will or trust or by right of succession in accordance with California law. The nephew of the decedent may never be entitled to ownership of the home.
Answered on 1/12/16, 10:15 am
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