When a parent dies without a will, are estranged children entitled to a portion of assets?
Yes. An estranged child is entitled to inherit when there is no will.
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Yes. An estranged child is entitled to inherit when there is no will.
Mr. Simpson is correct. A document that is notarized does NOT constitute a court order vesting you with temporary custody.
Mr. Simpson is correct. You will need an attorney to straighten this out by filing an action to disestablish paternity in Chancery Court. Don't...
Yes. By your putting her name on the deed, you are conveying to her an actual title interest in the home. Owning the home prior to the...
If she was awarded Durable Legal Custody, then I presume the Youth Court got involved. Normally the Youth Court requires the custodian to notify...
The bank is telling you that you will have to open the Estate. If your mother had a Will, you would have to have the Will admitted for probate and...
Mr. Simpson is correct. The State will NOT pay you child support on behalf of the father. You may be entitled to public assistance, however.
First, schedule an appointment with an attorney. Second, keep that appointment! Your "mess" is only going to get more complicated and more out...
Ask for a copy of the Deed and the Will. If the Will has NOT been probated with the Court, you need to schedule an appointment with an...
Unless there is a court order stating so, child support does NOT go directly to the child. If you become emancipated, the parent responsible...