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Is a stepson entitled to claim from his step mothers estate if he has not been mentioned in the Will?
In most states, a step child would not be an heir at law of the deceased unless they were legally adopted by the decedent. New Jersey is an exception whereby a step child can inherit if there are no other living heirs at law. You should speak to an attorney in your area to check for the proper drafting of your will. A properly drafted will is not vulnerable to challenges.
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Can a stepson contest a will?
In general, a stepson may have the legal standing to contest a will if they were a named beneficiary or could reasonably expect to inherit but were excluded from the will. However, the specific laws governing inheritance rights and contesting wills vary by jurisdiction, so it is advisable to consult with a lawyer who is experienced in probate and estate law to explore the stepson's options.
Do I have to share the estate with my stepson in Baltimore if my husband passed without a will in Florida.?
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.
If three daughters are equal beneficiaries of their mother's estate and one of them has to fly into town for the funeral is she entitled to be reimbursed out of the mom's estate for the plane ticket?
No, one would assume you would go to your mothers funeral regardless of reward
If a will is made prior to a marriage when the writer of the will dies will the remaining living spouse be entitled to anything even if not mentioned in the will?
The spouse is going to be entitled to a part of the estate. At a minimum it will be a dower right, but it could be more depending on the state.
If an heir of an estate dies who is entitled to that portion of the money?
If an heir of an estate dies who entitled to that portion of the money?
My sister has died a year after inheriting your mothers estate does this form part of her estate or will it go back to your mothers estate?
The property is now part of your sister's estate.
Is your spouse entitled to half of your estate?
Typically your spouse will be entitled to at least half the estate, even if the will says otherwise.
What is the sole beneficiary of a will entitled too?
The sole beneficiary is entitled to any assets remaining after the estate has been probated and the debts of the estate have been paid.
Can you be reimbursed for property taxes from estate?
If the property is in the estate, the estate is responsible for them. You are entitled to be reimbursed if you have paid them for the estate. Submit your claim to the executor.
Is deceased brothers wife entitled to any his parents estate she was never really close to the parents throughout the marriage if the other brother is alive and she is not mentioned in will?
No, the parents can give their property to who ever they want to.
If the widow of the deceased remarries is she still entitled to his estate if their are legal heirs involved?
Generally, if she was married to the decedent at the time of death then she is entitled to a portion of the estate as the surviving spouse.
Are kids responsible for mothers bills if she has no estate?
Generally, mother's estate is responsible for her debts. If there is no estate her creditors are out of luck.
