Q: does my step mom get everything
my mother passed in 2006 and my dad remarried in 2012. He just passed May 2017, unfortunately his Will is from 1983 and every account and life insurance has my deceased mother as the beneficiary. Does this mean she is going to get everything.
A:
You need to consult with a probate attorney in the state and county where your father lived at the time of his passing. Most every state has its own rules about spouse's shares of estates and what happens if someone doesn't update a will after a remarriage. The nature of how property was owned and titled will also impact things. (Joint ownership, etc.) In short, it is hard to say!
There is no 'simple' one size fits all answer. Seek local advice about your specific facts.
-- This answer is offered for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney/client relationship.
I am licensed to practice in Michigan only. Please seek competent local legal help if you feel you need legal advice
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
