CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Death of a Spouse
......Effect on Support Issues
.........Effect on Spousal Support
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Spousal support order usually terminated by death of either spouse.

Modified MSA waived FC 4337 and provided for continuing support payments to W1 after H's death—W2 personally liable for continuing payments in an amount not exceeding FMV of real property held by H and W2 in J/T.

W’s claim against H’s estate or trust to enforce his obligation to pay her s/s after his death barred by her failure to make claim within 12 months.

Agreement to pay support beyond death of payor enforced; life insurance for support evidence of intent that it continue beyond death of payor.

Agreement that provided for termination upon "death or remarriage" but failed to specify of which spouse held to refer only to supported spouse.