"The Evolution of Women's Rights in Inheritance" explores the period shortly after passage of Married Women's Property Acts, when women had increasing economic power and the right to execute a will without their husbands' consent. Many women had substantial wealth and strong convictions about who should inherit it. By analyzing all the probate files in Los Angeles County in 1893, we discovered ways in which women differed significantly from men in their bequests. In additon we found an astonishing amount of litigation, including will contests, objections to accounts, and actions to quiet title in over 20% of the wills. By building on earlier studies, this article fills in gaps in the literature and provides original data.
Legal History
Jus Sanguinis: Determining Parentage for Assisted Reproduction Children Born Overseas, ExpressO (2013)
Jus Sanguinis: Determining Citizenship for Assisted Reproduction Children Born Overseas
Professor Kristine S. Knaplund
Abstract
...Jus Sanguinis: Determining Parentage for Assisted Reproduction Children Born Overseas, ExpressO (2013)
Jus Sanguinis: Determining Citizenship for Assisted Reproduction Children Born Overseas
Professor Kristine S. Knaplund
Abstract
...Women
Jus Sanguinis: Determining Parentage for Assisted Reproduction Children Born Overseas, ExpressO (2013)
Jus Sanguinis: Determining Citizenship for Assisted Reproduction Children Born Overseas
Professor Kristine S. Knaplund
Abstract
...The New Uniform Probate Code's Surprising Gender Inequities, ExpressO (2010)
The new Uniform Probate Code provisions on assisted reproduction include the five critical elements needed...
The New Uniform Probate Code's Surprising Gender Inequities, ExpressO (2010)
The new Uniform Probate Code provisions on assisted reproduction include the five critical elements needed...
Estate Planning and Probate
The New Uniform Probate Code's Surprising Gender Inequities, ExpressO (2010)
The new Uniform Probate Code provisions on assisted reproduction include the five critical elements needed...
The New Uniform Probate Code's Surprising Gender Inequities, ExpressO (2010)
The new Uniform Probate Code provisions on assisted reproduction include the five critical elements needed...
Can The 'Death Tax' Kill Charity Too? The Impact of Legislation on Charitable Bequests, ExpressO (2009)
The national debate over the federal estate tax has caused fear in American charities over...
The Right To Privacy and America's Aging Population, ExpressO (2008)
As the number of elderly grows significantly, especially those with cognitive impairments, how do we...
Law and Society
The New Uniform Probate Code's Surprising Gender Inequities, ExpressO (2010)
The new Uniform Probate Code provisions on assisted reproduction include the five critical elements needed...
The Right To Privacy and America's Aging Population, ExpressO (2008)
As the number of elderly grows significantly, especially those with cognitive impairments, how do we...
Elder Law
The Right To Privacy and America's Aging Population, ExpressO (2008)
As the number of elderly grows significantly, especially those with cognitive impairments, how do we...
Constitutional Law
The Right To Privacy and America's Aging Population, ExpressO (2008)
As the number of elderly grows significantly, especially those with cognitive impairments, how do we...
Human Rights Law
The Right To Privacy and America's Aging Population, ExpressO (2008)
As the number of elderly grows significantly, especially those with cognitive impairments, how do we...
Taxation
Can The 'Death Tax' Kill Charity Too? The Impact of Legislation on Charitable Bequests, ExpressO (2009)
The national debate over the federal estate tax has caused fear in American charities over...
Religion
Can The 'Death Tax' Kill Charity Too? The Impact of Legislation on Charitable Bequests, ExpressO (2009)
The national debate over the federal estate tax has caused fear in American charities over...
Taxation-Federal Estate and Gift
Can The 'Death Tax' Kill Charity Too? The Impact of Legislation on Charitable Bequests, ExpressO (2009)
The national debate over the federal estate tax has caused fear in American charities over...
Taxation-State and Local
Can The 'Death Tax' Kill Charity Too? The Impact of Legislation on Charitable Bequests, ExpressO (2009)
The national debate over the federal estate tax has caused fear in American charities over...
Legislation
The New Uniform Probate Code's Surprising Gender Inequities, ExpressO (2010)
The new Uniform Probate Code provisions on assisted reproduction include the five critical elements needed...
The New Uniform Probate Code's Surprising Gender Inequities, ExpressO (2010)
The new Uniform Probate Code provisions on assisted reproduction include the five critical elements needed...
Can The 'Death Tax' Kill Charity Too? The Impact of Legislation on Charitable Bequests, ExpressO (2009)
The national debate over the federal estate tax has caused fear in American charities over...
Trusts
Can The 'Death Tax' Kill Charity Too? The Impact of Legislation on Charitable Bequests, ExpressO (2009)
The national debate over the federal estate tax has caused fear in American charities over...
Sexuality and the Law
The New Uniform Probate Code's Surprising Gender Inequities, ExpressO (2010)
The new Uniform Probate Code provisions on assisted reproduction include the five critical elements needed...
Science and Technology
The New Uniform Probate Code's Surprising Gender Inequities, ExpressO (2010)
The new Uniform Probate Code provisions on assisted reproduction include the five critical elements needed...
The New Uniform Probate Code's Surprising Gender Inequities, ExpressO (2010)
The new Uniform Probate Code provisions on assisted reproduction include the five critical elements needed...
Law and Technology
Jus Sanguinis: Determining Parentage for Assisted Reproduction Children Born Overseas, ExpressO (2013)
Jus Sanguinis: Determining Citizenship for Assisted Reproduction Children Born Overseas
Professor Kristine S. Knaplund
Abstract
...Jus Sanguinis: Determining Parentage for Assisted Reproduction Children Born Overseas, ExpressO (2013)
Jus Sanguinis: Determining Citizenship for Assisted Reproduction Children Born Overseas
Professor Kristine S. Knaplund
Abstract
...Estates and Trusts
Jus Sanguinis: Determining Parentage for Assisted Reproduction Children Born Overseas, ExpressO (2013)
Jus Sanguinis: Determining Citizenship for Assisted Reproduction Children Born Overseas
Professor Kristine S. Knaplund
Abstract
...Jus Sanguinis: Determining Parentage for Assisted Reproduction Children Born Overseas, ExpressO (2013)
Jus Sanguinis: Determining Citizenship for Assisted Reproduction Children Born Overseas
Professor Kristine S. Knaplund
Abstract
...