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David Dworakowski is an attorney at Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP, California, with 39 years of legal experience. He works with clients on estate planning and probate matters, including wills, trusts, and estate administration. Admitted to the California Bar in 1988, he brings decades of courtroom and advisory experience. Mr. Dworakowski earned his J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law and completed additional training at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College.

LATEST ARTICLES BY : David Dworakowski

Legal Separation and Inheritance Rights in California

Being legally separated often means living with a question most people never expect to face: if something happened to your spouse, would you still inherit? If something happened to you, would your spouse still receive…

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Disclaiming An Inheritance

Inheriting money, property, or a share of an estate can feel like a simple gift. It is not always that simple. For many beneficiaries, deciding whether to accept it is a real decision, not a…

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Are Oral Promises To Make A California Trust Or Will Enforceable?

Oral promises to make a California trust or Will generally arise when a person orally promises a child, a friend, or a caretaker some or all of their assets once they die. More commonly, the promise…

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Intestacy Rights Of Heirs Of Predeceased Spouse Or Registered Domestic Partner

For many the issue of planning the estate in the event of death is not that important, as most believe that they will have ample time to address it later in life. Some even believe…

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Intestate Inheritance by Children of Unmarried Parents

INTESTATE (WITHOUT A WILL) INHERITANCE BY CHILDREN OF UNMARRIED PARENTS If you are a parent who is not legally married to the other parent of your children, you may wonder if your children can inherit…

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Are “Pourover Wills” Subject To Formal Probate Administration

Existing California law provides for the disposition of a person's property by will. Prior to April 1, 2022, in addition, existing law establishes simplified procedures for addressing a decedent's estate valued under $166,250, including authorizing…

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What If A Beneficiary Of A Will Has Died?

A. Beneficiary Dies Before The Death Of The Will-Maker When a person makes a Will, he/she may assume that the beneficiary or beneficiaries will outlive him/her. So what happens, for example, if a person leaves…

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California Holographic Wills

A holographic will is acceptable in California if it meets basic standards. A holographic will is a will signed by the testator, with its material provisions appearing in the testator’s handwriting. The term “testator” means…

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What Happens If A Person Dies Without A Will?

My father has no Will. My Mother has no Will. What can I do to distribute my father’s or mother’s estate or a loved one’s estate if there is no Will? One must look to…

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How Does Inheritance Affect My “means Tested” Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits And/or My “means Tested” Medi-Cal Benefits?

About Supplemental Security Income (SSI) SSI is a financial safety net intended for people with limited income and assets who are at least 65 years old, disabled or legally blind. An inheritance will be counted…

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