When did my dad leave his estate to my Stepmother?

My dad passed away five years ago. He did leave a will on how he wanted his estate to be dispersed, but only if his current wife was also deceased. She was not, so she got everything. My question is: When she passes, is she required to honor our dad’s will?

Where did my dad live at the time of his death?

Thank you for your time. They resided in South Carolina at the time of my dad’s passing. When it comes to inheritance, children usually fare better than stepchildren. Your father’s wishes were honored, I’m afraid to say.

What happens to my late father’s assets in probate?

In this case, any non-probate assets — jointly owned bank accounts between your stepmother and late father, and any life insurance policies or brokerage accounts where your stepmother was named as beneficiary — will go to her. Anything that goes through probate (that is, the court process) will also go to her.

What should I do with my father’s estate?

It was your father’s estate when he was alive, not yours, and now it belongs to your stepmother. Children sometimes confuse their parents’ assets with their own. It’s a common mistake. Your story is a cautionary tale. My advice for others: Write a clear will. My advice for you: Write your stepmother a nice card for the holidays.

Who is entitled to half of a deceased parent’s estate?

By contrast, in common law states—states where each spouse owns their own property—the surviving spouse and the children generally inherit an equal share of the deceased parent’s property. For example, if there is only one child, then the surviving spouse is entitled to half of the estate and the child is entitled to the other half.

Can a person still live in the home of a deceased relative?

Living in the home of the relative who died – maybe because you were caring for him or her — does not mean you have the legal right to stay there after their death. For example, the deceased may have left the home to someone else in their will. If there is no will, who gets the house will be determined by the deceased’s state of residence.

Can a deceased person leave property in Your Name?

If you were left the property, or if you co-owned the property with the deceased, you’ll have a good chance of being awarded the property when the estate’s assets are distributed. This isn’t a sure thing in all states, however, particularly if the will was created without the benefit of legal advice.

Who is responsible for paying the estate of the deceased?

An estate is all of the assets owned by the deceased and it’s the responsibility of the deceased’s creditors to file claims for payment from the estate with the probate court in the state where the deceased resided.

Can you talk to Your Stepmother about inheritance?

You could talk to your stepmother about anything of special sentimental (or monetary) value, but if she chose to leave you anything that belonged to your father in her will it would be out of goodwill rather than legal necessity.

How many biological children does my stepmother have?

She has remarried, which is fine and I’m glad she’s happy. My dad has four biological children from his first two wives, and had none with the third wife, his widow when he passed away. We don’t want to take anything from our stepmother, we would just like our dad’s will honored when she passes. Is this even possible? Thank you for your time.

Why is my Stepmother taking my inheritance from my dad?

Tempers flared. When Dad later died, after the funeral Isabella told the kids that she was getting all of Dad’s real estate, investments and bank accounts. The kids believe that Isabella is stealing what they should be inheriting from their father. Who is right? As a probate attorney, I am asked this question many times every year.

Can a stepmother get the assets of a deceased parent?

In most cases, if the stepmother is able to get to the assets, it’s because she has a right to them. That’s not a hard and fast rule (after all, there is still some good old fashioned theft going around). But keep in mind that third parties (like banks, realtors, and title companies) know when probate is required and when it isn’t.

Why are my stepchildren Taking Dad’s assets?

Stepchildren claim that stepmother is taking dad’s assets and not communicating with them. Stepmother claims that all of the marital assets passed to her as surviving spouse and the children are just bugging her. There’s conflict and confusion. Each side accuses the other of greed and ill will.

What happens to my stepfather’s children after he dies?

After her husband, my stepfather, died, we learned that everything went to his children from a prior marriage. Can we do anything about that?” Or: “Our father and stepmother had a joint trust leaving everything to all of their children — my siblings and my step-siblings — when the second one of them died.

Can a stepmother challenge a father’s estate plan?

Although long-term marriages don’t necessarily provide a safe harbor against an estate challenge, such unions are more likely to have produced estate plans that balance the welfare of a father’s children with the welfare of his later spouse. Favored children of the stepmother can be particularly problematic.

How old was I when my father died?

Each stage of your journey will be completely different, and as you wander through your grief, emotions will come and go. It’s been nearly 11 years since my father died (I was 18 when it happened), so I think I can safely say I’ve been through it all; the shock, the sadness, the anger, the guilt, and, eventually, the acceptance.

How old was my stepfather when he did a will?

The other questionable thing is she dragged him in to do a will at 80.5 yrs old, nearly 3 years after he was diagnosed with dementia. The attorney says I can contest the will, but of course that will cost more than all of us have.

Why did my Stepmother refuse to see my father’s will?

If they refuse, this could be evidence that you are not named beneficiaries and are, therefore, not entitled to see your late father’s will. Your late father and stepmother would have made individual wills.

Do you view Your Stepmother as your family?

It seems as if you do not view your stepmother as family – but your father did think of her as his wife. My dad is going to leave everything to my step mom. He had significantly more in assets than she did when they married 14 years ago, but she is his WIFE.

What’s the difference between losing a father and a mother?

Losing a mother, on the other hand, elicits a more raw response. “Many people report feeling a greater sense of loss when a mother dies,” Manly says. “This can be attributed to the often close, nurturing nature of the mother-child relationship.” At the same time, the differences between losing a father and a mother represent relatively weak trends.

How does the death of a parent Change Your Life?

Grief is both real and measurable. Scientists now know that the death or your father or mother will forever alter your brain chemistry and may also have physical effects. Studies have also shown that loss of a father is more associated with the loss of personal mastery — purpose, vision, belief, commitment, and knowing oneself.

Who is going to leave everything to my dad?

My dad is going to leave everything to my step mom. He had significantly more in assets than she did when they married 14 years ago, but she is his WIFE. We expect them to leave everything to each other. It does not mean that my dad or my stepmom have bad relationships with their kids.

Who is entitled to all of my father’s estate?

The Rules of Intestacy place relatives in a strict order of priority, and your father’s wife will be placed at the top of this list. If your father’s Estate is worth less than £250,000 then his wife will be entitled to everything. If his Estate is worth more than £250,000, then his wife will be entitled to everything up to that value.

What happens if my dad dies without a will?

Dad Died without a Will – Does My Stepmother Get Everything? If your father remarried and died without a valid Will in place, then his Estate will be distributed in line with inheritance laws called the Rules of Intestacy.

What happens when a father dies without a will?

Children’s inheritance rights are determined by state laws when there is no will. Therefore, a child may receive far less or much more than the father intended if the father died without a will. Most states give preference to surviving spouses and children when a father dies without a will.

Is it fair for my stepmother to inherit all my money?

(You may not like your stepmother, but she is your father’s wife — and she needs a roof over her head and a baseline income.) The next clause in my mom and stepdad’s will was that, upon the remaining spouse’s death, all surviving adult children — stepdad’s kids and I — split the assets equally. Is it fair? Yes and no.

Can a stepmother inherit my father’s life insurance policy?

If you or your mother were a beneficiary of your father’s life insurance policy, your stepmother would not be entitled to that regardless of what your father’s will stipulates.

What happens to my parents property if they die without a will?

If your parents die without a will (intestate), their property follows the laws of the state where they lived. Typical intestate laws provide for the property to be split among surviving family members. Immediate family comes first, with the right to inherit branching out to extended family members.

Who are the children of a parent who dies intestate?

All the children of the parent who has died intestate inherit equally from the estate. This also applies where a parent has children from different relationships. For example: Alan and Grace were married and have two children, Tim and Annie. Alan and Grace get divorced. Alan then has a child, Mark, with his new partner Beata.

Why is my Stepmother disinheriting Me and my sisters?

My father’s half was left to myself and two sisters, possibly grandchildren. Now my father has passed away my stepmother is saying we will not get anything and everything will go to her two adult children. Can she do this?

What happens if my father in law dies without will?

My father in law has died without WILL, he left wife, 2 sons and 1 daughter. Both son prepared ZABARDASTI WILL of my mother in law , stating that both sons will get 40 % each & sister will get 20%. This flat is owned by father in law.

What happens to a father’s estate if there is no will?

Most states give preference to surviving spouses and children when a father dies without a will. The children’s inheritance rights vary according to state law. Some states leave the entire estate to a surviving spouse while other states may leave one-half or one-third of the estate to the spouse and the rest to the children.

What happens if my stepmother goes into care?

Furthermore, as they do not belong to your stepmother, should she go into care and is financially assessed (to establish whether she is to fund her own care or not), the assets that once belonged to your late father could not be taken into account in this financial assessment.

Why did my dad leave everything to my Stepmother?

What are my rights from my deceased mother’s?

If there are minor children their share is often put into a trust for safe-keeping Surviving step-children usually don’t get anything. Any property that your mother inherited before she married belongs solely to her unless she lived in a community property state and the surviving spouse contributed to pay taxes, maintain the property, etc.

What happens when parents deed a property to their children?

Answer: If the parents transfer the property during the parents’ lifetime without remaining on the title as a joint owner, then the children receive the property with the same tax basis that the parents had in the property. The tax basis is generally what the parents paid for the property plus any capital improvements to the property,…

Why did my father remarried after our mother died?

Dad remarried after our mother died. There was only my brother and I, both married with families of our own. Dad promised us at the time that his second marriage would not change our inheritance. He had inherited the remnants of our mother’s business.

Who is entitled to the house if my father died?

If it was purchase before the marriage, the stepmother would have rights of contribution for mortgage payments made during the marriage as well as a life estate in the property. If it was purchased during the marriage, it would pass 1/2 to her and 1/2 to your father’s heirs ( you and any siblings).

How did my dad’s second marriage change his inheritance?

Dad promised us at the time that his second marriage would not change our inheritance. He had inherited the remnants of our mother’s business. He had a few years of happiness and we accepted his new wife and enjoyed many family occasions together. Unfortunately he got cancer and died last year. He changed his will one month beforehand.

Can a step-mother sell her father’s house?

A: Firstly you need to establish how your father and step-mother owned the property, i.e. as ‘joint tenants’ or as ‘tenants in common’. A joint tenancy means that on the death of one spouse the surviving spouse automatically inherits the deceased spouse’s interest in the property, irrespective of what may be stated in the deceased spouse’s Will.

Who are the heirs to my father’s house?

If it was purchased during the marriage, it would pass 1/2 to her and 1/2 to your father’s heirs ( you and any siblings). It depends upon how the home was titled when your father passed away. If it was joint with right of survivorship with another individual (e.g. your stepmother), then that surviving person would own the property.

What should I do if my father died and owned a house?

If there was No Will then you inherit your father’s one half interest in property with any siblings you have. However, she is entitled to a life estate. I would at least file an affidavit of heirship so that your step-mother does not attempt to sell the home.

How can I prevent my dad from getting remarried?

Your dad can prevent it, if he is inclined to do so. There are ways of making sure that the wife is protected, as well. This calls for timely and deliberate estate planning through an estate planning attorney. This is something your dad should already have taken care of.

What happens if your father and stepmother made life interest trust wills?

Your late father and stepmother would have made individual wills. Regardless of marital status, an individual has their own will but it may be that your late father and stepmother made mirror-image wills. What happens if your father and stepmother made Life Interest Trust Wills?

Can a life estate be passed on to someone else?

This is usually real estate, but it may be other items as well. Those with these life estates are life tenants. In general situations, these properties may be passed on to others, but the life tenant is able to live, eat, sleep and complete actions within the land or house even if the ownership will become someone else’s upon his or her death.

What happens to the property of a life estate?

Those with these life estates are life tenants. In general situations, these properties may be passed on to others, but the life tenant is able to live, eat, sleep and complete actions within the land or house even if the ownership will become someone else’s upon his or her death.

Why did my dad’s girlfriend not give me anything?

My dad passed away, and his girlfriend will not let us have anything of his. like his tools she says that they were both of theirs, or even sentimental items that we have bought him, she wont give up anything.

What happens to my late father’s life insurance policy?

And if the divorce decree placed the obligation on your late father to maintain the life insurance policy in your mother’s name, for instance, his last will and testament could not change that. He would be in contempt of court, as I told this stepmother who wanted to become beneficiary on her husband’s life insurance policy.

Who is the beneficiary of my father’s estate?

My father passed away with no will and there is a life insurance policy as well as the estate. From my understanding, the life insurance has my step mother listed as the beneficiary. The house is in my fathers name, pre marriage to step mom.

Who is the trustee of my dad’s estate?

My dad left behind four adult children and his wife, our stepmother. He also — bless him — left behind what at the outset appears to be competently produced estate-planning documents: a will and a revocable trust. A bank is serving as the trustee, with a law firm representing the bank.

What happens to my father’s assets if he dies?

If your father has passed away, you are probably entitled to receive a share of their assets. What this share consists of depends on various factors including the decedent’s wishes, whether your father left behind a surviving spouse, and whether you have siblings.

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What happens if your father dies without leaving a will?

Your father married your stepmother, but he died without leaving a will. Under Utah law, you likely have a claim to part of the estate. The relevant statute is 75-2-102.

Who is my dad married to after my mom died?

He married a women who is much younger then him. She had nothing going into the relationship. I don’t think it is right that my dads New wife is left everything in the event that he dies. How can this be prevented?

Who was the woman who married her father?

Spruill met and married her husband-father in Akron and settled in Doylestown, a working class suburb of about 2,300. It was her second marriage. Spruill was a nice man, a good provider. He was kind to her three children from her previous marriage. “We had a good life,” she said.

Who was unknowingly married to her absentee father?

Nobody shared it with Valerie Spruill while her husband was alive. For years after his death, she heard bits of the story. It was something about an absentee father, something about her husband. None of it made sense, she said. That’s not until her uncle finally told her what no one else had: She had unknowingly married the father she never knew.

Who is my Stepmother taking my inheritance from?

Step Family Probate: My Stepmother Is Taking My Inheritance! Let me tell you a story: After Mom died, Dad lived alone for awhile and remarried five years ago in Minnesota. The adult children from Dad’s first marriage were not pleased with Isabella, Dad’s second wife.

Who was my dad married to after mom died?

Let me tell you a story: After Mom died, Dad lived alone for awhile and remarried five years ago in Minnesota. The adult children from Dad’s first marriage were not pleased with Isabella, Dad’s second wife. When Dad became ill, it seemed like Isabella did not keep them informed about Dad’s medical condition.

Can a widowed stepmother have an inheritance fight?

An inevitable percentage of estates managed by a widowed stepmother with stepchildren heirs will end up as a battleground of hard-fought litigation over inheritance rights. In my experience, the more heavily lopsided the estate distribution, the more likely there will be an inheritance battle.

How often do stepmothers get involved in estate cases?

I read the latest summary sheet of our law firm’s disputed probate, estate and trust cases and came across an insight that should have been obvious (but wasn’t): About 50% of our active disputed-estate cases involve litigated differences between stepmothers and their stepchildren.

What happens to the house if your step mother dies?

Therefore, it isn’t quite correct to state that your step-mother’s daughter will get the whole house if your step-mother dies. The legal title to the house would pass to her estate, as she would be the last named owner to pass away.

What can an executor do before the testator passes away?

As an executor, you cannot: Do anything to carry out the will before the testator (the creator of the will) passes away. Neither the executor nor the beneficiaries have any rights with regard to the estate before the testator passes away.

What happens if an executor does not sign a will?

Additionally, the executor has no legal recourse to prevent beneficiaries named in the will from contesting it. If a person creates a will but dies without signing it, the law views this the same as not making a will at all. The executor can’t sign the will on behalf of someone who has already died.

Can a step mother sign a will for a house?

In the event of this type of will trust coming into effect, when a person dies, the executors usually arrange for the assets, in this case the house, to be put into the names of the trustees so that they can administer the trust. This would normally require the executors and your step-mother to sign paperwork.

What happens to my mother’s estate when she dies?

If your mother had a spouse at the time of her death, then the distribution of her estate depends upon the ownership and titling of her assets. Generally, the majority of her assets would pass to her surviving spouse. Children or grandchildren may inherit a smaller share.

Who are the children of my deceased sister?

My sister died just after Thanksgiving. Her eldest son is currently living with my Mother (his Grandmother) who was widowed several years ago. There are two remaining children (my younger sister and I).

How to probate your father’s estate in South Carolina?

If South Carolina is the appropriate jurisdiction in which to probate your Father’s Estate, you need to talk to a local attorney immediately. While I cannot comment on your specific situation given the amount of unknown information, it is possible to have Wills or Codicils set aside due to the… Read more ».

What happens to your parents estate when you pass away?

The heirs aren’t the only parties interested in the dispensation of your parents’ estate. If they owed debts when they passed away, those creditors will need to be paid (see Step 5).

When did my father’s second wife pass away?

My father passed away in 2010. His second wife is 85 and still living in the house they bought. They made a will (both single wills because of possible care home fees). My father’s half was left to myself and two sisters, possibly grandchildren.

What happens if my step mom passes away?

If your step-mom passes away her estate is still entitled to the entirety of your dad’s estate. Without knowing what document the lawyer wants you to sign I can’t say with certainty what rights you may be giving up by signing it, most likely it is a waiver of process for your dad’s estate proceeding.

What happens to the house if my father passes away?

My father stated in the will he leaves all property to her but her name is not on the deed am I entitled to the property if she passes away or do I have any rights to a portion of the money if I sign the paper and they sell the house. The house is worth about $1,000,000. I don’t understand why the lawyer needs my signature if I have no right to it.

Who is the owner of my father’s house?

If it was joint with right of survivorship with another individual (e.g. your stepmother), then that surviving person would own the property. If the property was simply owned jointly, then that portion owned by your father would have passed to his estate. If he had a will, the terms of the will would control disposition of the property.

What happens to your parents house if you die?

So if you parents died with debt, such as credit cards, you’d have to find a way to pay those creditors or the court would order the property sold and the creditors paid. Also, unless you intend to take possession and keep the property, putting the house in your name is the worst thing you could do.

What happens to my father’s property if I Die?

If the property was simply owned jointly, then that portion owned by your father would have passed to his estate. If he had a will, the terms of the will would control disposition of the property. If he died without a will, the intestacy statute in the state where he resided when he passed away would control who inherited his interest.

How to find out if my father left me any assets?

If not, you will need to proceed according to intestacy laws. If your deceased father created a will during his lifetime, he will likely have left a copy of the will with his attorney. The will should name an executor, who is responsible for managing a deceased individual’s estate and distributing assets to the decedent’s beneficiaries.

When did my mother leave me the House?

Three years ago, my mother died suddenly, and I inherited her home and all its contents. The day after she died, one of my brothers threatened to sue me for his share of the inheritance.

Is the father of my husband’s mother still living?

My husband’s mother just passed away suddenly and her husband is still living (not the parent of my husband or his sister). He has 3 very greedy children and I worry that unless something is written down with regards to who gets what later, it will just turn ugly when he passes away someday.

What happens to my mother’s real estate when she dies?

If the real estate was held as a joint tenancy with her husband then the real estate automatically goes to him. He… Your husband should arrange to sit down soon with an attorney who deals with Probate law in the state where his mother was domiciled at the time of her death.

Do you have rights to your step father’s property?

While your step father may have rights to the property, his children do not in the absence of an explicit will by your mother. * This will flag comments for moderators to take action. You need to see a wills, trusts and estate lawyer right away.

What happens to real estate after parents pass away?

Many families mistakenly believe inheriting property is as simple as listening to an official reading of their parents’ will. That may work in the movies, but in reality, real estate inherited via a will is usually subject to the long, complex probate process.

What happens to your children if your step mom dies?

Add to that the fact that your… Wife gets all of life insurance. 1/3 of estate. Remaining 2/3rds is divided among all children. If any children are dead, their children get their share. No idea what “pre-marriage” mean regarding house… but regardless, Step-Mom gets to live in house for as long as she wants.

What happens when you lose a father or mother?

Studies have also shown that loss of a father is more associated with the loss of personal mastery — vision, purpose, commitment, belief, and self-knowledge. Losing a mother, on the other hand, elicits a more raw response.

How many children did my dad have with his first wife?

My dad has four biological children from his first two wives, and had none with the third wife, his widow when he passed away. We don’t want to take anything from our stepmother, we would just like our dad’s will honored when she passes.

How is your father’s estate divided between his children?

Your father’s wishes were honored, I’m afraid to say. He wanted everything to go to his wife and, in the event that she predeceased him, wanted his estate divided between his four children. But she didn’t and she inherited the whole kit and caboodle.

When did our step mother die and the condo sold?

The family condo was purchased by them for $450,000 and then his father died in 1985. His step-mother lived in the condo until she died and it recently sold for $1.6 M. Ater the cost of the condo sale, the net is approximately $1. 5M.

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Can a working father get paternity leave in Singapore?

As a working father, you are entitled to Government-Paid Paternity Leave (GPPL) for all births if you meet the following requirements: Your child is a Singapore citizen. You are or had been lawfully married to the child’s mother between conception and birth.

Why did my father not write a will?

It may be that your father had meant to write a will that divided his estate more evenly between his wife and children, but that’s not what happened here.

When did dad sign his house over to his sister?

My stepmother has now died. Yesterday I called my brother and told him everything. I also told my husband. My brother’s wife went to the Land Registry and found that the deeds were put in my sister’s name in 1999. What is the downside of signing your house over to your…

It may be that your father had meant to write a will that divided his estate more evenly between his wife and children, but that’s not what happened here.

How many spouses did my father have in his life?

In his life time his had 3 spouses the first the mother of his 2 children but they divorced after 14 years but she passed away a few years ago.

Who is the second wife in a blended family?

My reasoning is this: they were a part of their father’s life from the moment they were born up until his very end, which means their birth to their 30’s. The second wife in the remarriage was only his wife for a few short years later in life.

What happens to the family after the death of a wife?

He then has to face not only traumatic effects of loss but also practical matters he may never have handled before. If there are minor children in the household, the death of a wife has an even greater impact on the family.

The heirs aren’t the only parties interested in the dispensation of your parents’ estate. If they owed debts when they passed away, those creditors will need to be paid (see Step 5).

Can a late father’s unused IHT threshold be transferred?

As he left everything to my mother there was no Inheritance Tax liability. My mother died last year and I am ready to apply for probate. Is it correct that my father’s unused IHT threshold can be transferred to increase my mother’s IHT threshold? If so, is there a limit to the timespan between the two deaths that could affect such a transfer?

What was the cause of my mother’s death?

She had suffered with lung cancer for the year and a half prior to her death. Her suffering was long and difficult for everyone. We all knew Mom was going to die. In fact, there came a point when we were praying for God to take her and end her suffering. I thought I was prepared for Mom’s passing. I’m an educated, intellectual woman.

What did my dad do when he died?

When my dad died from complications of heart valve surgery in 2002, most of his assets, and my mother’s, were neatly bundled into IRAs and revocable trusts. Every year since then, I’ve helped Mom gather her tax documents, compile the deductible medical bills and pass everything to her accountant who does her magic handling the complex trust taxes.

Why is my mom so sad about my dad’s death?

Clearly the loss of a spouse is a very traumatic and difficult experience and mom’s sadness is natural. Loss of a loved one is also known as bereavement. The loss of a spouse, especially after so many years of marriage, can be extremely painful and disrupt normal living.

How did my mom do after her mother died?

In June 2017, against all odds, we celebrated Mom’s 99 th birthday. Her condition remained fragile, but her health was stable and her mind sharp, despite spending most of the past five years in hospice. Her portfolio, however, wasn’t doing as well. In 1974, when her mother died, Mom had inherited a modest bundle of blue-chip stocks.

What happens if you are separated for 14 years?

Although you don’t need a court to help you with a separation, you won’t have any court orders to rely on if issues occur down the road. If you choose to separate, and your separation lasts for 14 years, it’s likely that you’ll lose communication and/or cooperation with your spouse.

Is it true that my wife had an affair 40 years ago?

A husband found out 40 years ago his wife cheated on him. Dear Abby: My wife and I are in our 60s and have been married more than 40 years. It hasn’t always been great, but we’ve made it. Recently, while going through some old boxes in the basement, I ran across her diary and discovered that she had an affair while we were engaged.

What happens to my father’s estate if he dies?

Having said that, it is, of course, possible that your late father’s will left everything to his second wife outright, with his estate passing to you and your two sisters (and possibly grandchildren) in the event of his second wife predeceasing him.

How long did my ex husband have custody of my Children?

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When does a court give a child to a non parent?

If the child is dependent (neglected, abandoned, or without proper care or control), a court may give custody of the child to an agency such as Children and Youth Services, or in some cases to a non-parent. What if a custody order is violated?

Why did my husband leave me everything in his will?

They also want to know know how much in savings my husband had, as they think they are owed some of it. My husband left me everything in his Will, as our finances have always been held jointly and we were married for 20 years – but his daughters say I am cheating them out of their inheritance and will take legal action.

What happens to my husband’s estate if my father in law dies?

If your father-in-law made his will after your husband died, he may have specifically created gifts only for his three grandchildren. That would have been his decision and choice. 2. If your father-in-law made his will before your husband’s passing, his will could have included wording to deal with his son predeceasing him.

What happens when you forget to close out an estate?

When people forget important steps in closing out an estate, it can catch up with them later. Tisha shared one such client story below (real names not used, of course): “Bert and Millie were married for 47 years. Bert passed away four years ago and left his wife financially secure.

What happens when Mom and Dad remarry after death?

If mom or dad has remarried after the death of the other parent, even if the original marriage had been a happy one, the son or daughter may feel that, by remarrying, the surviving parent is obliterating the love for the deceased spouse, for their deceased parent.

Why was my father in pain when he died?

We were sure he was in pain. The doctor reassured us he wasn’t; this was a human body dying naturally, shutting down, one bit at a time. We had not, of course, talked about any of this with Dad beforehand; we had no plans for this, no idea of what he might have wanted. It would have been a very difficult conversation. ‘We soothe souls.’

What was the process of my father’s death?

The process, though, did not feel that way at all, at least not to me. Dad had been bedridden for months and was in a nursing home. He stopped eating one day, then started slipping in and out of consciousness. Soon he stopped drinking.

What did my father look like when he died?

During the last few days, the tips of his fingers turned blue. His skin smelled different. His breath gradually became a rasp, then a rattle. It sounded awful. We were sure he was in pain. The doctor reassured us he wasn’t; this was a human body dying naturally, shutting down, one bit at a time.

How old is my 91 year old mother?

For the past 11 years, my 91 year old mother has been living with us (me, husband and teenage daughter). We brought her here when my dad died in 2000. She was active enough and drove her car, was quite ‘young’ for her age but pretty irritating as only an elderly lady could be.

When did my stepfather split with my stepsister?

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Can you have a marriage between stepbrother and stepsister?

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Is it possible that your father left everything to your second wife?

How old is my father’s second wife still living?

His second wife is 85 and still living in the house they bought. They made a will (both single wills because of possible care home fees). My father’s half was left to myself and two sisters, possibly grandchildren. Now my father has passed away my stepmother is saying we will not get anything and everything will go to her two adult children.

Can a stepmother gift assets to her children?

If the assets have passed into trust, they do not belong to your stepmother and could not be gifted by her to her children.

Who is the primary sharer of my Stepmom’s assets?

He had significantly more in assets than she did when they married 14 years ago, but she is his WIFE. We expect them to leave everything to each other. It does not mean that my dad or my stepmom have bad relationships with their kids. It is just the fact that the marital partner is the primary sharer of the assets.

How did my mom and stepdad split the assets?

The next clause in my mom and stepdad’s will was that, upon the remaining spouse’s death, all surviving adult children — stepdad’s kids and I — split the assets equally. Is it fair? Yes and no. My mom came into that marriage with nothing; all of the assets were my stepdad’s.

What happens to my father’s things after he dies?

If your father was not married at his death, his children are entitled to all of his assets and possessions after his death (if he did not have a will). If he had a will, the will would control who gets things.

What happens to your assets when your spouse dies?

If you have a spouse, he or she will inherit some or all of your assets after you die. Even if you have a will or trust in place naming other beneficiaries, intestacy laws in many states protect disinherited spouses, allowing the spouse to elect against the will and instead take a certain share of the estate, as specified by state statute.

What happens when a man dies and leaves everything to his new wife?

Anyway, the man died after a few short years of marriage, and left his assets to his new wife. All his assets. She got everything. Now, he was very close to his adult kids. Additionally, for years prior to getting remarried, he had told them that eventually they would get everything he had.

How are children usually fared in inheritance?

When it comes to inheritance, children usually fare better than stepchildren. Your father’s wishes were honored, I’m afraid to say. He wanted everything to go to his wife and, in the event that she predeceased him, wanted his estate divided between his four children.

What happens to your father’s estate if your stepmother dies?

In this case, as your late father has been survived by his second wife, the estate passes to your stepmother absolutely. As a result, your late father’s assets become your stepmother’s assets with which she can do whatever she likes.

Can a step-mother sell house if deceased father left?

Q: My father died nine years ago. In his Will he left his half of the house he bought with my step-mother to me. At the time I agreed she could continue living in the property but now she has announced that she is putting it up for sale and moving south.

What happens to a stepfather’s estate after his death?

His will leaves everything to the children after her death.” That deceptively simple question comes in a number of variations (like: “My mother’s will left everything to her children, but her estate was not probated. After her husband, my stepfather, died, we learned that everything went to his children from a prior marriage.