Will Contest

Family Code 1100(b) – Spouses Can Gift No More than Half of the Community Property

March 12, 2021March 9, 2021 by Scott Talkov

Community Property Laws Allow Spouses to Give Away No More than Half of the Community Estate, During Life or Upon Death in a Will or Trust While many spouses have tried, the law does not allow a living or deceased spouse to give away more than half of the community property marital estate, including in … Read More

WIll Requirements California Probate, Trust, Estate Attorney

California Will Requirements

July 19, 2021January 18, 2021 by Ferdeza Zekiri

Will Formalities in California While many people die with a will, courts do not enforce every will. Instead, courts enforce only those wills meeting specific legal requirements. Who Can Make a Will? California Probate Code section 6100 delineates that an individual 18 years or older who is of sound mind may make a will. Will … Read More