What Makes a Handwritten Will Valid in California?
The way a will is written and signed determines if the California law considers it valid or not, but changes can be made.
Probate | Trust | Trustee Duties |
California Per Stirpes, Per Capita, Right of Representation
Usually a will or trust describes the types of distribution for inheritance: “per stirpes,” “per capita by generation,” and “by right of representation.”
Trust | Trust Litigation | Trustee Duties |
How Long Does the Executor Have to Pay the Beneficiaries?
If you haven’t gotten a copy of the trust, there might be other problems in getting your inheritance. After you finish reading this guide, you…
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Can’t Afford a Probate or Trust Attorney in California?
Maybe. Some cases are a good fit for a contingency fee agreement. A contingency fee agreement allows you to hire an attorney without paying anything out of pocket.
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Is an Unwitnessed Will Valid Without a Witness?
If a California will was not properly witnessed, it may be challenged. However, if certain evidence is presented, it may be deemed valid regardless.