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What is Dead Man’s Statute? Dead Man’s Statute, also known as “Dead Man’s Rule” or “Dead Man Act,” is a rule of evidence that
When you contest a will, you challenge the legitimacy of the will in probate court. If a will contest is successful, the court will throw
State intestacy laws direct how estate assets must be distributed, identifying family members’ order of priority to receive an inheritance and how much they are
Unlike some states and countries that have forced heirship laws, California allows you to distribute your estate assets in any way you would like, which
While California law grants executors considerable authority in managing estate assets, the powers of an executor of a will are limited by the fiduciary duties
If your sibling dies without a will, their surviving spouse, domestic partner, and children are first in line to inherit. In fact, if there is
Generally speaking, the executor of a will cannot take everything simply based on their status as executor. Executors are bound by the terms of the
An executor can override a beneficiary if they need to do so to follow the terms of the will. Executors are legally required to distribute
If your loved one unexpectedly changed a will or trust, you might be wondering what to do. Or perhaps a family member recently passed away