Q: My dad died and my stepmother did not probation his will am I entitled to anything that was my dads?
A: An important question here is when did your father die? Wills may be probated no more than five years after the death of the decedent. Thus, if your father has been dead for longer than five years, the will may no longer be probated. If he died less than five years ago, anyone with a claim to the estate may have the will probated, including creditors and heirs. As an heir, you could have the will probated yourself. If you're in Mobile or Baldwin County, feel free to contact me if you would like help in this matter.
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