Section 30.23 Decedent’s Intent—Destruction of Sperm

• Library: Family Law Deskbook and 2014 Supp

E. (§30.23) Decedent’s Intent—Destruction of Sperm

A California court of appeals held that the decedent’s intent should control the disposition of frozen sperm, in a case brought by a widow. In that case, the widow wanted to use the frozen sperm even though the deceased husband’s intent was for the sperm to be destroyed upon his death. Estate of...