Open an estate! That is the whole reason to have one, to insure property is properly transferred. Consult a probate attorney in your state.
In most cases there will be none. The estate was left to the brother.
You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in property law and probate law who can research and document your father's mineral rights and then probate his estate to make certain those rights pass to you legally.
In general, children from a second marriage do not inherit rights or assets from the estate of their parent's previous deceased father. However, laws vary by jurisdiction, so it's important to consult with a legal expert to understand specific rights related to inheritance and estate laws in your region.
That will depend on what the will says. In most cases, the bulk of the of estate would be expected to go to the spouse.
In Ohio, a surviving spouse may have rights to a family allowance, exempt property, and a share of the deceased spouse's estate if there were children from a previous relationship. Depending on the circumstances, the surviving spouse may also have rights to social security benefits or life insurance proceeds.
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If your father is deceased, it is a refusal to accept any proceeds.
This question has to vague to answer appropriately, I need more details. The state the property is situated in is relevant as well. The mineral rights would generally be held in the deceased estate. The heirs are entitled to their ownership and depending on the situation, this can be down without probate. You can ask me more specifically at louisianaenergy.ning.com if you need more information.
The life estate expires when the life estate owner does and the mineral rights revert to the property owners in fee.
If the estate was not probated then the rights have not passed legally to the heirs. The estate must be probated. Until that has been done the heirs cannot exercise their mineral rights.If the estate was not probated then the rights have not passed legally to the heirs. The estate must be probated. Until that has been done the heirs cannot exercise their mineral rights.If the estate was not probated then the rights have not passed legally to the heirs. The estate must be probated. Until that has been done the heirs cannot exercise their mineral rights.If the estate was not probated then the rights have not passed legally to the heirs. The estate must be probated. Until that has been done the heirs cannot exercise their mineral rights.
They have full rights to the assets of the estate. They must be given access. They have to preserve the estate and have it evaluated.