Q: What rights do I have?
My father passed away last year 5/18/16, he left everything to my stepmother. She was executor to his will, my second to oldest sister was listed as second for executor.. My father and stepmother had mutual/reciprocal wills and has listed his children as heirs. My stepmother passed away Sunday May 7th, in my Dad's will the step children were given the money from the sale of the Stepmother's real estate. They are currently going over to the house and taking everything out of it and now I am being told the stepchildren are going to list the home to sell it. What rights does my Dad's children have in this?
A: I can't understand your question as phrased. I need to see both wills and any correspondence that makes them mutual or reciprocal. You need to act promptly to protect any rights you may have. Make an appointment with a lawyer for an hour consult, and bring the wills.
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