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Is our family entitled?
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Posted about 1 month ago in Probate
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My dad passed away 3 weeks ago and all of his possessions are at his girlfriend's house.
They lived together for 24 years out of convenience. Do we as a family have the right to claim his stuff? Answers (2)
Andrew Pavlinski
This attorney is licensed in Illinois.
Posted about 1 month ago.
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It is very possible you have a right to some portion of the estate. Your claim on the estate depends on if your father had a will at the time of his death and the nature of his relationship with his girlfriend. You should discuss the details of this matter with an attorney. Feel free to contact my firm via the link below or at info@pav-law.com
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Henry Repay
This attorney is licensed in Illinois.
Posted about 1 month ago.
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If your father had a proper will, the terms of the will should govern. Absent a will, you are likely entitled to his property as his heirs, but only property that belongs to his estate. So, if your father and his girlfriend purchased possessions or held accounts jointly, that property may belong to her as the surviving owner. If they lived in any other state, common law marriage may impact the distribution.
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