If my dad owned property before he was married and dies with no Will, does his wife get the property or does his children?
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If my dad owned property before he was married and dies with no Will, does his wife get the property or does his children?
Asked on March 4, 2012 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Depends on how many children your father has. If one child, his wife will split the separate property with the child equally. If more than one, his wife will receive 1/3 of the separate property.
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