my father died in 2004 jan. and step mother died 2004 april. there was a 3 part trust and my step family took practically all of it. i've been to a few attorneys and was told that my step mother had the right to give most of my share to her grandchildren now me and my kids are out of luck in recieving our fair share who would fight for my rights a sole surviving child of my father who clearly wanted me to have 1/3 of the estate.
2006-10-03 10:38:52 · 4 answers · asked by marie l 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
a good one. If he didnt have a wiil you should nt have a problem. but I dont know how the trustes are written
2006-10-03 10:48:04 · answer #1 · answered by careermom18 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An attorney in family law, the first thing he/she will need if there is one is the Will. If there was not a Will dont dispare in most state there is I beleave what is called a dependent clouse (verbal) which means that if your father informed all parties involved that his estate would be divied up between all parties, that can be binding just like a writen contract. Check with your Clerk of Courts also they my be able to help too. You need to act fast though because of the statut of limations.
Good Luck
2006-10-03 10:56:45 · answer #2 · answered by Don C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he left it to your stepmother? Good luck she did have the right. Why have you waited so long? If it was so clear as you say? Fair share? Going thru the same thing. If he had wanted you to have it, he would have left it to you. Have fun.....It's a *****
2006-10-03 10:46:30 · answer #3 · answered by carmella.2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a lawyer that specializes in Family Law.
2006-10-03 10:41:52 · answer #4 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋