Q: My dads father left him when he was a child. and kept it secret.Should my dad have been included in will when he passed
He did not reveal my father's existence to his new family. Upon his father's death- is it possible my father should have been included as an heir?
A: If the grandfather died without a Will, your dad would be included as an "intestate heir" as a matter of law. However, if the grandfather wrote a Will, he has an absolute right to include or exclude anyone he wishes, with one exception. The exception is the grandfather's spouse. A spouse may elect to take against the Will and receive a forced share if the spouse is not included in the Will.
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