QUESTION
Do children from previous marriage inherit anything if there is no will?
Asked on Jul 09th, 2016 on Estate Planning - California
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My father and step-mother lived in California when he died. If he did not leave a will, do children by previous marriage inherit anything in a community property state such as California?
2 ANSWERS
Who was the parent of the other children? Did you father adopt them if they were not his children?
Answered on Jul 11th, 2016 at 5:31 PM
Edwin K. Niles
Possibly. One would have to trace the source of his property to determine whether it is separate or community. Please see an estate lawyer.
Answered on Jul 11th, 2016 at 5:30 PM