My father passed away this weekend. He had remarried to a much younger woman. There is no will. I am the only child. Her family has decided that I don't get squat, Not even pictures. I live in KY. Since there is no will and I am his only living relative and she is his wife, aren't we supposed to have to split the assets, debt or whatever is left behind? Where do I go from here?
2007-08-28 10:55:45 · 3 answers · asked by bobby m 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes (doesn't mean you have to split the belongings, however). There are specific laws of succession in the event of intestacy.
http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/KRS/391-00/CHAPTER.HTM
If there is anything of value get an attorney. Don't fight over pictures, though.
2007-08-28 11:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by pepper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find an attorney that deals in Estates. Since there was no will, the proceeds should be divided equally between the survivors.
2007-08-28 11:03:06 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is no will, then the estate is divided under a pre-determined formula that varies by state. You should contact a good attorney if you want to pursue this.
2007-08-28 11:12:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋