If you are creating a will or trust with multiple beneficiaries in California, you may have learned about California’s no-contest clause, which prohibits a beneficiary of your will from receiving a gift if they challenge the will in court.
If your family member has passed away without leaving a will in place, you may find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing to prove your heirship.
Although being left out of a will is not a situation you imagined yourself in, it is important to consider your position, take steps to clarify why you were not included, and explore the legal remedies for contesting the will if necessary.
California’s No Contest Clause
Co-Trustee Disputes and Resolutions
Proving and Contesting Heirship in California
Legal Remedies for Being Left Out of a Will
Contesting Powers of Attorney in California