Blended Family Inheritance
Are siblings from 1st marriage entitled to estate after 2nd spouse inherits?
Dear Ms. Allison: How can 4 siblings get a copy of our deceased father’s Will after leaving everything to his 2nd wife who just died? An adult sibling by his 2nd wife is the executor of their estate. The first 4 siblings are no blood relation to his 2nd wife and were not adopted by…
Read MoreCan Stepfather Change Mother’s Home to His Name?
Dear Ms. Allison: My mother died a couple of years ago. When she did, my stepfather put his name on the house. It is the house my grandmother gifted to my mother to give to me and my sisters upon her passing. My mother did not get around to writing a Will and putting the…
Read MoreAre siblings from 1st marriage entitled to estate after 2nd spouse inherits?
Dear Ms. Allison: How can 4 siblings get a copy of our deceased father’s will after leaving everything to his 2nd wife who just died? An adult sibling by his 2nd wife is the executor of their estate. The first 4 siblings are no blood relation to his 2nd wife and were not adopted by…
Read MoreIf spouse dies can 2nd wife stay in jointly owned house?
Dear Ms. Allison: I am my husband’s second wife. If my spouse dies and the house is in both of our names and I pay the mortgage on time, can I stay? My husband owned this house with his first wife, who passed 2014. He and I got married last month. Now he is putting…
Read MoreKids worry about inheritance in blended family
Dear Ms. Allison: What happens to the property my mother and stepdad own if he dies and leaves it to his kids? LS from Oklahoma Dear LS: I need more information to give you a real answer. For example: Is your mother alive? Is it her property or his? For example, is his name the…
Read MoreWill 2nd husband inherit from wife’s estate?
Dear Ms. Allison: My wife was supposed to have been listed as an heir to an estate but she passed away. She had no will, so should the money go to her spouse or her daughter from a previous marriage. I need to know. Anonymous from Oklahoma Dear Anonymous: If you are saying that your…
Read MoreAsked & Answered: Why do his kids get mom and stepdad’s property?
Dear Ms. Allison: What happens to the property my mother and stepdad own if he dies and leaves it to his kids. PC in Southeastern Oklahoma Dear PC: I need more information to give you a real answer. For example: Is your mother alive? Is it her property or his? For example is only his…
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