If my grandmother died recently, can I claim my absent father's inheritance?
Question Details: The Will says the wealth is to be split between my grandmother's children (2 uncles, 1 aunt, and my dad). My father is no longer a U. citizen and is no longer in the US nor does he have any plans to return. He didn't pay child support for a number of years either. Can I claim his inheritance instead of him?
I am so sorry for your loss and for the situation. Your father does not have to be a US Citizen to claim his inheritance. Did you or your Mother ever obtain a judgement against your Father for the support? Even if you did not I would go and speak with an attorney about collecting now. You yourself may have the ability to collect up until a certain point after you reach majority. Good luck.
