If my father died without a will and he have lawful children. And iligimate children who get his estate
No. The shares become a part of the estate. They may have to be sold in order to settle the debts of the estate. If they are still a part of the estate when it comes time to distribute them, they can be transferred to the children.
Laws vary. Generally, the surviving spouse and the children inherit in an intestate (without a Will) estate. If you were not married to the father then his children would inherit his estate. You can check the laws in your jurisdiction by performing an online search for "intestacy laws- your jurisdiction".
The laws of intestacy will apply. The laws are fairly consistent providing for the spouse and children.
The executor of the estate has the power to settle the estate. That includes the sale of property. He does have to justify all his distributions to the court.
The Alabama intestacy law will be applied. Typically that splits the estate between spouse and children once the debts are resolved.
In general, yes. Without a will, the intestacy laws of Ohio will kick in. Given that he has children, the default is that the descendants will inherit the estate, including the personal property. Consult an attorney in Ohio for the details and procedures that must be followed to distribute the estate.
The estate is responsible for paying off the bills of the deceased, first and foremost. Surviving children should not have access to the funds until the estate is settled. If the children are minors, the court will appoint a guardian and will usually advance living expenses to insure they aren't without money and a place to live.
Your wife's will has nothing to do with your death - if you don't have a will, you will be subject to the intestacy laws of your state, which will determine who gets what. Now, if you die without a will, your wife will get the lion's share of your estate, so that when she dies, what was yours that became hers becomes part of her estate. If you're at all concerned about what is going to go to your children, call an estate attorney and draft a will.
The exact distribution depends on the state you are in but when a person dies without a will and direct decendents the estate still goes through probate. Generally probate distributes the estate (after taxes) to the wife and children, the parents (of the deceased), the siblings, the nephew and nieces and then to more remote relatives such as cousins, etc. If there is no relatives to distribute to and no will then the estate goes to the state.
In all 50 US states when a person dies intestate (no will) the state probate's estate and succession laws apply. In general, the state will place the estate into trust on the behalf of the children after debts are paid off.
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.
NO.