Posthumous Annulment Options

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In California, posthumous annulments are generally not possible, but you can challenge a marriages validity in probate court. Grounds include fraud, bigamy, lack of mental capacity, undue influence, and lack of proper ceremony or license. Consider exploring these options if you believe the marriage was invalid.

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In California, obtaining an annulment after a spouse has passed away is generally not possible because annulments are meant to address defects in the marriage while both parties are alive. However, you might explore other legal options such as challenging the validity of the marriage in probate court.
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In California, you can challenge the validity of a marriage in probate court on the following grounds:
- Fraud
- Bigamy
- Lack of mental capacity
- Undue influence
- Lack of proper ceremony or license
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