If your grandparents died without leaving wills then their property will be distributed as intestate property. Every state has laws that dictate how intestate property must be distributed. If your parent on that side of your family is living your grandparents' property will pass to them. If that parent is deceased the property will pass to you.
You can check the laws of intestacy for your state at the related question link provided below.
Your mother's estate must be probated in order for title to the real estate to pass to the heirs. In New Jersey a spouse cannot be disinherited. Your mother's husband may be entitled to a one-third portion of her estate even if she left the real estate to you in her will. You need to discuss the situation with an attorney who specializes in probate law and who can explain your options.
If he legally adopted you, perhaps you might be an heir if his estate is intestate. You should speak with an attorney in your jurisdiction who is familiar wth your state probate laws.
He would have a claim on the estate. In many cases the step children do not have a claim on the estate.
Your mother's estate must be probated in order for title to the real estate to pass to you legally. The attorney who handles the estate can draft a new deed for you once the estate has been probated.
Your mother's estate must be probated in order for her property to pass to you legally. You should consult with an attorney who can handle the estate and also act as your gatekeeper to keep your pushy sibling at bay.Your mother's estate must be probated in order for her property to pass to you legally. You should consult with an attorney who can handle the estate and also act as your gatekeeper to keep your pushy sibling at bay.Your mother's estate must be probated in order for her property to pass to you legally. You should consult with an attorney who can handle the estate and also act as your gatekeeper to keep your pushy sibling at bay.Your mother's estate must be probated in order for her property to pass to you legally. You should consult with an attorney who can handle the estate and also act as your gatekeeper to keep your pushy sibling at bay.
Your brother cannot be the 'power of attorney' for your mother's estate. A Power of attorney is extinguished upon the death of the principal. If your mother has died then your brother has no more authority over her property. In order to obtain the legal right to manage her estate you must apply to the probate court for appointment as the personal representative of her estate.
The minor child's mother can file a claim against the father's estate. The minor child is also entitled to inherit a portion of the estate. The mother should consult with an attorney who can review the situation and explain her rights and options. The child can also collect survivor benefits from Social Security. See related link.
The power of attorney ends with the death of the grantor. Someone will open an estate in order to settle the debts.
Generally yes, if your aunt died intestate with no living spouse, children or parents, you would be entitled to your deceased mother's intestate share of the estate. You should contact the attorney who is handling the estate.
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.
Yes. If the father died intestate, without a will, and the relationship can be proven the child is entitled to inherit under the state laws of intestacy. However, the child must make a timely claim through the court if their existence is unknown to the administrator of the estate. You should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your rights. You can read the law at the related link.
A power of attorney only represents a living person. After their death, the sons will have to have the court appoint an executor for the estate.