Q: Hi, ..I hope you can help me,..my father just passed recently , but he lived in Puerto Rico and I love in newYork
I believe he owned a house or two, plus bank accounts, and I don't think he had a will, ..he was never remarried but loved with a woman for a few years, ...he was divorced from my mom after married for 14 years, he was also a veteran, me and my sister and brother are wondering how to get in touch with a lawyer for inheritance and for his things to be sent to us, ..please help, ..I habe no idea how to do this! , thank you
A: The answer depends on several facts concerning how your dad's estate can be administered. For example, did your father die intestate? Did he have a Will? If so, what does it say? Etc. There are also differences in law between N.J. and P.R. that might impact your claims as either an heir or a devisee. You should call me for a free consultation.
A: Rights depend on the law in the place the person lived/ domicile, which would be Puerto Rico.
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