If my grandmother died 5 years ago but my father predeceased her, am I entitled to anything from her estate?
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If my grandmother died 5 years ago but my father predeceased her, am I entitled to anything from her estate?
She had 2 kids – my father and my aunt. My father was killed 25 years ago. I was told I was entitled to what would have been my father’s half. Am I too late?
Asked on March 21, 2015 under Estate Planning, Kentucky
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. Were you a minor when she passed?Were you given notice of the probate of the estate? Did she die with or wothout a Will? Yes, you could be too late but if you can do anything now depends on the answer to those questions. Under Kentucky intestacy laws (when you die without a Will) you would have received your Father's share of your Grandmother's estate. So please go and speak with an attorney asap. Good luck.
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