Is my brother's estranged wife entitled to his inheritance?

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   James Frederick

   Livonia Probate Attorney

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   Answered March 01, 2013 20:58. Someone needs to review the paperwork in detail. It *sounds* like the spouse is not entitled to anything. So the question would be who the heirs are, since there was no Will. The Wife would not take, based on the agreement. Did your brother have children? If not, are your parents alive? If not, then the siblings would appear to be the heirs. I believe that this is a complicated enough situation that you really should invest in an hour or two of attorney time.
   
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   Kelly Davis

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   Answered March 02, 2013 15:50. You would need to provide more information and documents to get an answer. As Attorney Frederick's response demonstrates, what you have provided raises more questions than answers. You should gather the information and make an appointment with a probate attorney.

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   Matthew Johnson

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   Answered March 04, 2013 14:01. As the others mention this is a "likely no", but

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