Laurel, MD asked in Wrongful Death for Virginia

Q: How can I be able to contest the dividing the settlement between only my step mother and uncle ,because the only child

O was contacted 20 minsbefore hearing which i was unable to make it in time. My stepmother lied and i revieved nothing

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1 Lawyer Answer
Jan F Hoen
Jan F Hoen
Answered
  • Hampton, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: Statutory beneficiaries are the only persons who are eligible to receive a share.

Your statement provides little in the way of helpful information to determine if you are one or not.

Consult a local attorney to see if you were eligible for a statutory share and how to go about contesting the award.

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