Q: Can I sue my father's widow, for my part of his estate, he had no will, and no children with her.She has not spoke with
me since he died in 2008. I am concerned that her sister will take what belongs to my family not her family. I live in Missouri and she lives in Oklahoma. All of the property they had was join ownership. I want her to live comfortably , as my father wanted. i just think it was all kinds of wrong turning his child and grandson away at funeral . Never to speak again. until now. i worked with him on his farm , helped her in the house and dang it , I believe whole halfheartedly that she did wrong lawfully .. Can someone be of help ? Thank you
A: I am sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, if the property was owned by your father and his wife in joint tenancy, there is nothing you can do. The property passed automatically to her upon your dad's death, and she is now the legal owner of the property.
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