Q: my father died late november of last year. i am his only son . why am i getting a notice that his will went to probate?
i didnt think he would leave me anything but his wife called to send me a notice that his will went to probate. he has a rather large estate. why would they need to tell me that he didnt include me in his will. am i entitled to anything?
A:
I am sorry to hear of your loss.
As for your specific question, you are an 'interested party' because of your familial relationship so you HAVE to get notice even if you are not receiving anything. You are entitled to receive notices, including a copy of the will which will define what you may expect to receive. Other than these notices you aren't "entitled" to anything, but you ARE able to ask questions and get answers about your father's estate. If you are unsure what is going on, you should consult with a probate attorney in the area where you father lived before he passed.
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