Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Re: will & trusts

If your mother did not have a will, you can use this site's Intestacy Calculator to see who is eligible for your mother's separately owned intestate property: www.californiawill.net

(Be sure to open the Intestacy Calculator and to also include you and your half-sister as living children when entering information.)

However, keep in mind that California is a community property state and the determination of what is actually classified as community and quasi-community property will likely require professional assistance.

Good luck!

Re: will & trusts

this depends upon whether or not she had a will, a trust or whether any assets were in joint tenancy or community property with right of survivorship.

if there was no will or trust it is likely that by the laws of intestacy you may be entitled to a share of her separate property.

you will need to retain an attorney to protect your interests.