Chicago, IL asked in Estate Planning, Probate and Wrongful Death for Wisconsin

Q: My son at just 41 years old passed on. He was living with a woman but not married. As his mother I am next of kin.

How do I access his belongings? He also has two precious children. What are my grandparent rights?

Thank you kindly for your time,

2 Lawyer Answers

A: Contact an estate attorney in the county where he was living. They can best discuss those issues.

A: Sorry for your loss. His children are his beneficiaries and legal heirs. The children are the ones who would receive your son's assets and belongings.

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