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Do the provisions of a deceased husband's will have any legal effect on wife dying intestate?
Asked on Mar 07th, 2020 on Estate Planning - California
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In the deceased husband's will, everything went to wife if she survived him, which she did. His will also stated that if wife did not survive him, proceeds would be divided 50/50 to 2 children after $50K taken off the top to Child A. Wife survived decedent and died intestate. Can any will privision from husband legally control the distribution of assets in probate?
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The wife survived the husband. She inherited all his property. What his Will provided in the event that she did not survive him is irrelevant.
Answered on Mar 08th, 2020 at 5:02 AM
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