If I was left $1.00 in my mom’s Will, does that mean that’s all only get from her estate?

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If I was left $1.00 in my mom’s Will, does that mean that’s all only get from her estate?

I am 1 of 3 daughters. My mom left $1.00 to both me my youngest sibling. Does that mean my middle sibling gets the rest of the estate?

Asked on April 24, 2017 under Estate Planning, Texas

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

You are correct that your middle sibling inherits the rest of the estate.
You and your sister were each left one dollar so that you won't be able to claim you were disinherited, omitted from the Will and have grounds to contest the Will.
 
 
 


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