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An adult child is a natural beneficiary to an estate. If there is no will, and there is no spouse, they are likely to get the estate.
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What rights do adult children have to a parents estate if they are estranged from their parents?
That depends on the State the will is probated in. For instance, in New Jersey, an adult child has no rights to a parents estate if he was not mentioned in the will. The parent has the right to give his possessions to a charity if he wishes to do so.
Do adult children have any rights to money from insurance if the father is remarried with no will and new wife is beneficiary?
Insurance money is a contract and is normally outside the estate. The adult children would have no rights to it.
Does an adult child have legal rights to a deceased father's estate if he died with a will and everything goes to the surviving stepparent in TX?
No.
Can a parent take possession of property if an adult child dies intestate?
If they have no spouse and no issue. Otherwise the spouse has first rights to the estate.
What are your rights in Minn if you move out of your fathers house?
If you are a minor you would have no more rights than before and would need his consent to move out. Being emancipated is not the same thing as having your dad let you move out. As an adult you have the rights as all adults have in your state depending on your age.
What are the rights of an adult child to the parents home that the adult child lived in with parents whos parents both deceased and there was no will?
The estate of the last surviving parent must be probated in order for title to the real estate to pass to the heirs at law. If your parent died intestate (without a will) then their estate will pass according to the laws of intestacy to all their heirs at law in equal shares. You need to contact an attorney.
What rights do the mothers adult children have to their mothers estate if she dies before their step father?
It depends on what the will says. If there is no will, it may be divided evenly. Check the state laws in your jurisdiction.
When are you legally considered an adult in Toronto Canada?
In Toronto, Canada, you are legally considered an adult at the age of 18. At this age, you gain the rights and responsibilities associated with adulthood, such as voting, signing contracts, and making your own medical decisions.
Can an out of wedlock adult child receive a portion of a deceased biological fathers estate?
Generally yes, as long as the relationship can be proved. There are some variations in that rule. You should speak to an attorney if you would like to make such a claim.
Is it legal for you and your boyfriend to stay together in a hotel room in British Columbia- Canada while you are 18 and he is 23?
In Canada, 18 is legal age of majority with the rights and freedoms of an adult. This means that an 18 year old is an adult. (The legal drinking age varies from province to province)
What rights to widows have for real estate that is willed to adult children?
It will depend greatly on the laws in the jurisdiction. In most cases they have the right to a third or more of the homestead. Check with a probate attorney in your jurisdiction.
Can you unwed minor sign custody over to the fathers parents without her parents consent?
Yes. The minor parents have the same rights over their child as adult parents do. The grandparents have no legal right to the grandchild.
