Are there any limitations on what I can give away in a will?

Yes, there are certain limitations on what you can give away in a will in California. Generally speaking, you are limited to giving away items or property that you, or your spouse, own. Any property or items that you do not own, or that you do not have a legal right to give away, cannot be granted in a will. In addition, you are also limited by certain public policies. For example, in California you cannot leave anything to a minor, unless you create a trust for that minor as part of your will. Similarly, if you are married, you are not allowed to disinherit your spouse, meaning that you must leave a certain portion of your estate to your significant other if you wish to. There are also certain restrictions on taxes that must be taken into consideration when writing a will. Depending on the value of the estate, taxes may need to be paid, and these taxes must be taken into consideration when drafting a will. Finally, you must make sure that your will is valid. All wills must be created in a certain manner and must be witnessed in order to be valid. This means you must make sure you write your will properly and that you have any necessary witnesses signing the document.

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