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You have no relationship with the cousin, so you are not entitled to anything from the estate unless the cousin died and left it to your friend before your friend died.
How the estate is handled depends on the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is probated.
Depends on the state. In New York, second cousins do not take anything via intestacy (this is assuming that you are using the term "second cousin" correctly). In NY if a second cousin is the closest living relative to the decedent, then then entire estate escheats to the State.
In most cases there will be none. The estate was left to the brother.
To claim your cousin's estate, you will need to determine if they left a will. If there is a will, you may need to file a petition for probate in the appropriate court. If there is no will, you may need to go through the intestate succession process in accordance with the laws of your state. It is recommended to seek the assistance of a probate attorney to help guide you through the legal process.
His cousin, Marcus.
Assuming the brother who died with a will was unmarried and had no children, and assuming his beneficiary brother predeceased him, his estate would pass to the children of his siblings. If he had only one brother then his brother's children would inherit his estate.
I am the administrator of my fathers estate does my brother have equale power and percentage of estate?
Not unless you are a sole surviving relative and there is no will.
My cousin Samantha James.
My cousin will inherit my grandmothers estate when she dies.
In some jurisdictions, a cousin may be allowed to become an administrator of an estate if they are eligible and meet all the legal requirements. However, the specific rules and regulations may vary depending on the location and circumstances of the estate. It is advisable to seek guidance from a legal professional to determine the eligibility and process for appointing a cousin as an administrator.