Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
My fathers a will dated 1985. States that in the event of his childs death that childs share goes to his lawfull issue. does this mean that a child born out of wedlock is not lawfull issue and is not intitled to a share of the estate.?
Asked on 11/08/11, 4:36 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
George Shers
Law Offices of Georges H. Shers
A child born out of wed-lock is treated the same as a child born after the couple is married.
Answered on 11/08/11, 4:39 pm
Rosemary Meagher-Leonard
Law Office of Rosemary Meagher-Leonard
No, it does not. There is no distinction between those children/grandchildren born during a marriage or outside of marriage.
Answered on 11/08/11, 4:55 pm
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