Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Re: wills

I am so sorry to hear of your fater's passing and the new problems it has caused you as well as your siblings. I'll try to give you the best answer based on your facts that you presented.

Unfortunately, it really depends on the terms of the will. In fact, it may need to go through Probate if he had enough separate property prior to the marriage with your step-mother.

The problem is that if she denies one exists, she, most likely, will get everything under the marital exception. Is there any way to locate the attorney who drafted the will? That person should have a copy of the will in his/her files. Did you ever see the will?

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