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The power of attorney expired on his death. In most cases the spouse gets the estate if there is no will.
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.
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In New York, United States, the estate will be divided amongst the spouse and the biological children. The spouse will receive the first 50,000 dollars of the estate. The remaining amount will be divided among the biological children.
Probably Spouse first, then his Estate then the children.
when can you close my fathers estate account and keep the money.
No. Adoption removes the rights to the biological parents' estate.
Not unless they co-signed for the loans or credit cards. The estate is responsible for the debts.
Generally, biological and legally adopted children have equal rights of inheritance in most jurisdictions. You can check the law in your state at the related question link.Generally, biological and legally adopted children have equal rights of inheritance in most jurisdictions. You can check the law in your state at the related question link.Generally, biological and legally adopted children have equal rights of inheritance in most jurisdictions. You can check the law in your state at the related question link.Generally, biological and legally adopted children have equal rights of inheritance in most jurisdictions. You can check the law in your state at the related question link.
The imidiate family has the right to their fathers estate.
Biological and legally adopted children generally have the same rights in their parent's estate if their parent dies intestate, or, without a will. Children do not inherit an interest in property that was held jointly with a surviving spouse. However, they may inherit an interest in property held solely by the decedent. You can check the laws of intestacy in your state in the related question below.