A person must survive you by 120 hours to take a gift under this Will. If they do not, then the gift fails and goes with the rest of your assets. If the person who does not survive you is a relative of you or your spouse, then certain assets may go to the relative's descendants. Trusts are too complicated to be used in this statutory Will. You should see a lawyer if you want to create a trust.
Laws governing wills and probate and succession are all state laws.
Information for this paper was derived from general information relating to California law. In order to inform yourself regarding applicable laws governing wills and probate in your state, refer to your state's probate law. Laws governing wills are generally uniform, however, there are peculiarities that exist in various states, which are unique to those states. Any person who has a question regarding wills or probate is urged to seek the advice of an attorney. As a non-profit community service, we offer qualified help to individuals in preparing their own paperwork, with over 20 years of experience.