My father needs help, he is 65 yrs old was with his girlfriend for 14 yrs she just passed away and left everything to her daugh

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   Kelly Davis

   Cheyenne Probate Attorney

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   Answered March 17, 2013 15:37. If a probate is opened, he may have a claim against the estate, but he will need to prove how much he contributed to their living arrangement. He needs to visit with a probate attorney.

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   Judy Goldstein

   Mokena Divorce / Separation Lawyer

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   Answered March 17, 2013 15:30. Your father may be totally out of luck. If they were never married, he is not an heir and if the GF left hi nothing, he has no basis to contest the will.

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   Joseph PippenPro

   Largo Estate Planning Attorney

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   Answered March 17, 2013 16:03. I do not think he could contest the will but he might(tough case) have a claim on the estate.
   He should discuss with a local probate attorney that can advise him.

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   Thomas Fafinski

   Brooklyn Park Banking Law Attorney

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   Answered March 22, 2013 05:59. If he can demonstrate that he loaned her money for living arrangements/support or improvements to the house, he could make a claim against the estate as a creditor.

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