My father died in Michigan, In 1977, My step mother got everything. when my step mother died, my step sister's got her estate, I never got any thing. My father had no will.
2007-01-12 09:29:00 · 9 answers · asked by L train 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
no you don't have any rights if you are a adult
2007-01-12 09:32:55 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately most likely not, as stated above when your father died in 1977 was the time fo fight the probate, but most likely w/o a will your step mother who i assume was married to your father at time of death in 1977 was entitled to the whole estate unless other wise stated in a will
see in law only the wife of the husband is legally guarantee a part of the husband estate and vs virus child by law over 21 are not entitled to any inheritance under the law
Once the estate became your step mother in 1977 she may dispose of the estate as per law and as she wishes,
2007-01-12 10:21:50 · answer #2 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
State laws vary. In Texas when someone dies without a will you, any other siblings or half siblings would have shared his estate equally with his wife. I don't know how old you are but, if you've recently reached 18 or 21, you should consult a lawyer.
There are free help lines for law questions in some cities. If there is a college/university in the area with a law school, call and ask one of the professors if you have a case.
2007-01-12 09:57:35 · answer #3 · answered by txkathidy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not any longer, the time to contest his estate is long passed. The usual time frame is 2-4 years depending on the state.
2007-01-12 09:33:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, if you did not contest your father's estate when he crossed over, it would naturally go to his then wife. If she left no will, then the estate would then belong to your step-mother, would go to her children.
You should have done something right after your father crossed over. I'm so sorry to hear this happened to you.
2007-01-12 09:53:22 · answer #5 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to one half of the property of your father as a legitime from his estate. File a case in court to get the other half from your step sister which she inherited from your stepmother.
2007-01-12 09:34:40 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
L train talk to a realestate attorny. It's according to how the house was worded on the deed. You can get a copy at the courthouse. If it was listed as tenants in comman you have a chance,its worth trying, GOOD LUCK and GoD BLESS YOU. I can't magine how horrible this must be.
2007-01-12 09:44:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the site below on this legal matter, make sure to change the location/state. Hope this helps.
2007-01-12 10:56:04 · answer #8 · answered by citronge69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could take her to court and let a judge decide.
since your not suing your step mom the rules about giving to relatives don't apply.
I think these laws vary by state
2007-01-12 11:22:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋