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If a mother dies without a Will, are the surviving adult children entitled to anything or does everything go to the stepfather?

When a person dies without a Will, the rules of intestate succession determine inheritance.  …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 6 months ago

If a father gives up his parental rights, after he passes are his children still entitled to his estate?

I am so sorry for your loss.  Generally speaking, if parental rights are terminated …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 7 months ago

Do joint owner bonds go through probate when one dies without a Will?

I am so sorry for your loss.  Just like a joint bank …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 7 months ago

If my deceased mother left me in charge of her checking account, is the money mine?

If your mother designated you with the bank as the beneficiary of her checking …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago

In this day and age are there still Will readings?

No, generally speaking, you do not.  Once a person passes away then the proposed …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 10 months ago