Disinheriting A Spouse In California

In family law, California is a “community property estate,” meaning nearly all assets acquired during a marriage are split equally between spouses in a divorce. The same is true in death; California estate law includes “forced share” or “equitable distribution” statutes that protect spouses and children in most situations. This makes disinheriting a spouse more difficult.

If you are interested in disinheriting a spouse, meeting with an estate lawyer as soon as possible is essential. We can help you establish what can and can’t be disinherited and draw up the necessary forms. In some cases, this might involve cooperation from your spouse.

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