Legal Opinion
Siofletea v. State
California Supreme Court
Decided March 8, 1967No. L. A. No. 28392PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtTobriner, J.
In Estate of Larkin (1966) 65 Cal.2d 60 [52 Cal.Rptr. 441, 416 P.2d 473], we upheld the freedom of Californians to leave their estates to beneficiaries residing in the Soviet Union. We must decide today whether Californians who elect to do so may likewise leave their property to persons residing in Rumania.
Magdalena Chichernea died in Los Angeles on April 15, 1958. Her daughter, grandchildren, niece, and son-in-law, all of whom were named beneficiaries under her will, are citizens and residents of Rumania. They filed a petition to determine heirship on November 3, 1959. Opposing petitioners,…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- Kolovrat v. OregonSupreme Court of the United States · 1961
- Clark v. AllenSupreme Court of the United States · 1947
- Clements v. T. R. Bechtel Co.California Supreme Court · 1954
- Prager v. IsrealCalifornia Supreme Court · 1940
- Estate of SchluttigCalifornia Supreme Court · 1950
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3Cited by13 opinions
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- Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft v. Superior Ct.California Court of Appeal · 1981
- In Re the Estate of MillersSupreme Court of Iowa · 1968
- Estate of ChicherneaCalifornia Supreme Court · 1967
- Nedlloyd Lines B v. v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1992
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