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That depends greatly on the state or country and age of the children. The law will change the will if the child was born after the will was initially created. Some places also allow a child to elect against the will, which might obtain more money for them. Consult a probate attorney in the jurisdiction in question.
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If your parent dies which was remarried does the biological children have any rights over the step parent or step children in regards to his belongings?
It depends if there was a will or not. Step-children have no rights to the estate of a step-parent unless specifically named in the will. If there was no will, the estate is typically divided between the spouse and the children. Check the laws for your state or jurisdiction.
What right as an adult adopted child when 1 parent dies?
When adopted you have the same rights as the biological children to inherit your parents.
Does one sibling is living with a parent that dies have that sibling more rights than other siblings not living with parent at the time of death?
In general, living arrangements typically do not affect the rights of siblings when a parent dies. The distribution of assets and inheritance is usually determined by the parent's will or state laws, regardless of where the siblings live. Each sibling is entitled to their fair share of the estate according to these established guidelines. Consulting with a probate lawyer can provide specific advice based on the individual circumstances.
Are children responsible for their parent's debts when the parent dies even if you are power of attorney?
No
Something that passes to the children when the parent dies is?
Inheritance.
Do all children get survivor benefits when a parent dies?
no
What rights do biological children have in the estate of a deceased parent?
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.
When a parent dies and a step parent is living in the home what rights do the step children have if any to get their parent's property?
Generally, a step-child has no inheritance rights unless they were legally adopted by the decedent. You should consult with the attorney who is handling the estate or with an attorney who specializes in probate in your particular jurisdiction if you think you may have any claim.
As a step parent do you have any rights to an unadopted child?
As a step parent you do not have rights to your partners children unless you adopt them.
What rights do children have when the parent dies in Louisiana but stills owes money?
Generally, if the parent left any property, that property must be used to pay the decedent's debts before any property cab be distributed to the heirs. If the parent left no property the creditors are out of luck unless the children had agreed to pay the debts prior to the parent's death.
If a parent dies are the children responsible for the funeral costs if the parent had nothing?
Morally and ethically yes, but not legally.
What if the deceased parent is not remarried but divorced with children over 21 what rights does the children have to personal property?
Why should adult children have any rights to the personal gains of a parent, unless they worked to add to them?
