If our 37 year old son age as always lived with us, in case of our death would our house and property automatically go to him or do we need to write a simple Will?
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If our 37 year old son age as always lived with us, in case of our death would our house and property automatically go to him or do we need to write a simple Will?
Asked on February 20, 2014 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
Nathan Wagner / Law Office of Nathan Wagner
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If he is your only child, he will be the heir of the last surviving spouse (naturally, you would be your husband's heir if you are around when he passes, and vice versa). If you have other children or you have grandchildren by children who have predeceased you, all of your children and grandchildren would inherit shares of your estate. In that case, it sounds like you would want to create wills leaving your real property to this particular son.
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