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California Supreme Court

Jul. 29, 2015

State high court changes rules that affect wills

Where there's a will, there's a new way for potential beneficiaries to contest it, the state Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The upshot: charities hoping for a windfall from a deceased millionaire will get a fresh chance to cash in.


By John Roemer


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Where there's a will, there's a new way for potential beneficiaries to contest it,
the state Supreme Court ruled on Monday.


The upshot: charities hoping for a windfall from a millionaire who bungled his self-drafted
last will and testament will get a fresh chance to cash in.


The high court, conc...

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