In addition to surviving children, does a deceased’s siblings have rights to inherit?
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In addition to surviving children, does a deceased’s siblings have rights to inherit?
I’m an only child; my mother and father are deceased; he has 3 living siblings. No Will can be found. The house is worth approximately $50,000 and there is no other property. My parents both died in nursing homes. Who gets the house?
Asked on March 23, 2014 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
I am assuming that "he" is your father and your mother predeceased him. The house will pass according to your state's law of intestate secession. In any state I can think of, it would go to you. But the house is a probate asset. That means you need to go through probate court. Contact a probate attorney in your jurisdiction to handle this for you.
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