Multiple choice general knowledge culture Is it legal for a man in California to marry his widow's sister? Yes, as long as she is alive. Yes, if the man is from California. You can't marry like this in California. No, the man would be dead. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation If a man has a widow, it means he has died and his wife is now a widow. A dead man cannot legally marry anyone. The term 'widow' only exists after the husband's death, making marriage impossible for him.