That will depend on what the will says. If there was no will, it will be based on the state's laws of intestacy. There is a good chance you will be entitled to a share of the estate.
Generally yes. And depending on how ownership was held, you may not be entitled to any inheritance in the land -- the surviving owners may be entitled to your parent's share. Time to see an attorney or title company.
NO.NO.NO.NO.
Yes, it's called marital possession
It is normal for a child to inherit from a parent. A minor will get a share of the estate in the probate process.
Contact the probate court in the state and county where the deceased person resided for assistance. After probate for an estate has been concluded the information including the Will becomes public record. Executors, executrixs, administrators of estates must contact all the persons named in a Will or who are included in a share of the assets or property by probate succession laws. If the person cannot be found then their share of assets or property will be held for the time required under the state probate laws.
No. An inheritance is not considered joint property, so you are not entitled to any portion of your husband's share of his inheritance.
It is important to adhere to the legal distribution of the inheritance as outlined in the will or by the laws of intestacy. If the widow does not comply, the stepchildren may have legal recourse to contest the distribution and seek their rightful share through probate court. Communication and potential mediation could also be helpful in resolving any disputes.
It depends on that person's will. Any inheritance may go to their family. The state's probate succession laws determine what should be done with the deceased's share of the inheritance.
Depending on the wording of the will and state law she may be entitled to her mother's share. You should speak with an attorney who specializes in probate in your jurisdiction.
No. There is no right to any share. In the United States a spouse has no right to the other's inheritance.No. There is no right to any share. In the United States a spouse has no right to the other's inheritance.No. There is no right to any share. In the United States a spouse has no right to the other's inheritance.No. There is no right to any share. In the United States a spouse has no right to the other's inheritance.
You should contact an attorney in your area who specializes in probate ASAP. If your son is a minor he is entitled to a portion of his father's estate in most jurisdictions. If he is not a minor he may still have rights to a share.
You should check with a probate attorney in Florida, but the intestate laws say that you are entitled to one half and his son would get the other half.