If both of your parents are deceased but leave a property without will is possbile for a child to obtain the property? and how

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If both of your parents are deceased but leave a property without will is possbile for a child to obtain the property? and how

Asked on May 20, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Illinois

Answers:

B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

You need to talk to an attorney experienced in wills and estates.  He or she will explain how you go about being named the personal representative of the estate of your last-deceased parent (or both, possibly), and getting the necessary paperwork done.  Of course, if you have brothers or sisters, it won't be quite that simple.  One place to find the lawyer you need is our website, http://attorneypages.com

With or without a will, something has to be done with the property.  There is a law that is used to decide where the property goes, when there is no will, called "intestate succession."


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