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Probably Spouse first, then his Estate then the children.
No
If there is no will, the widow is going to be entitled to at least 50% of the estate. If the husband had no children, she is probably entitled to everything. Consult a probate attorney in your community, the initial consultation should not cost anything.
You can check your state laws of intestacy at the link provided below. Choose your state then click on "Read the text". Generally in Colorado the distribution of an intestate estate with a surviving spouse and children depends on whether the surviving children are also the children of the surviving spouse.
No. If your stepmother was executor of the estate, she still is the executor and entitled to those funds, not you.
It depends on a number of factors: Are you listed in the will? If not, you probably are not entitled to anything. If you husband has passed away, and he had children with you, you may be entitled to some of it in trust for the children. If your husband is living, no, the inheritance belongs to him.
He would have a claim on the estate. In many cases the step children do not have a claim on the estate.
They can certainly claim a portion of the estate. They are entitled to it as much as any other descendants. And in most cases if there is no will, there is a portion of the estate that they get.
My father passed away this year without a will but made his brother the gaurdian of his estate. am i entitled to everything he owns?
They may be entitled to a portion of his estate under the state laws of intestacy. You can check your state laws at the related question link below.
Was her name still on the deed? Technically only the executor of the estate can sell the house. If they were still legally married, yes, she is entitled to part of the estate. Her children that were not his children, would not be entitled to any share of the estate.
In most intestate cases, the children are entitled to half the estate. Consult an attorney in your jurisdiction.