Am I entitled to anything?

Question

My step-father died almost a year ago but did not leave a will. He was my legal guardian since I was about 14. I have recently had family problems with my mother and we are currently not speaking. Therefore I have not heard wether or not I am entitled to anything. He was married to my mum for about 5 years I think and he has 2 other children from a previous marriage who I assume are entitled to something. Do I have the same rights?

My step-father was very well-off. He also owned his own business which I worked at for many years until he died. The problem with my mum is too serious to resolve and I think she has almost spent most of his estate, which is a lot.

Answer 1

if you know the solicitors concerned dealing, and if the will has been read, you can approach the solicitors for further information as to what was distribur-ted in the will, and also leave a contact address in case anything is yours and they need to contact you

Answer 2

If you leave no will then everything will go to your heirs (wife and blood or adopted kids if none - parents and even siblings but not step-children). Step children have no rights in intestate succession. If you were adopted you would have the same rights as the other kids. Also someone can sometimes have life insurance etc outside of a will that nominates beneficiaries. These are also often through work but you would have to ask your Mom for more information at some stage.

Answer 3

I would say no, you are not entitled to anything, since you were not legally adopted as his child. If there truly was no will, then your mother would inherit half and the other half would be split between his children. HOWEVER, you can and should consult an attorney about making a claim against the estate.

Answer 4

You should first find out if there is anything to be entitled too. If he didnt have a will he must've spoken to your mother about his wishes for everything. If you feel she is withholding things from you get ahold of a lawyer and they can look into his estate and help you get what you entitled too. If he was your legal gaurdian then you should be entitled to something.

Answer 5

Step children don't have the same rights as a blood relative unless he legally adopted you. Go ahead and call your mom. That's the only way to find out. You need to make amends.

Answer 6

You only have the same rights if something was in his will ... if there was one. You can find out about if there was a will by the public records. If there wasn't there would be some legal issues to overcome. Make a list of your questions. Contact your local District Attorney to find out where to get the information and get names of people who can help you find out the answers you need.

Answer 7

His estate will go straight to his next of kin (your mother) if he didn't make a will. You're not entitled to anything I'm afraid, it will be down to your mum to let you have a share. Its sad but that is the law.

Answer 8

Step-children aren't really entitled to anything in the event of a step-parent's death. If your mother was still married to him, then since there's no will, she gets it ALL as the surviving spouse. If she chooses to give you or his other children anything, it's all up to her. If they weren't still married, then his blood-related children are next in line for his stuff.

Answer 9

i think if your step-father wanted you to have some thing he would have made a will since no will then he wasnt to concerned about you receiving any mementos of him
just keep the time you had with him in your memories and look back with joy and be happy you are "entitled" to those

Answer 10

unless he adopted you then probaly not, your mum as his wife will be entitled to everything as he never left a will, his biological children will have a right to contest and may be entitled to somthing,