Q: Grandfather wanted his home to go to my mother, but died before a will was made
My grandpa and grandma own the home. My grandma and grandpa wanted my mom to inherit everything, but before he could make a will passed away. Some of the children will not sign for succesion to give up their father's half of the estate. Could my grandmother leave a will stating that she would like my mom to inherit 100% of her share, leaving my mom with more ownership to the property?
A: Yes, your grandmother can give all of her interest to your mother, assuming none of her children are under the age of 23 and aren't physically or mentally infirm.
A: Yes. If Grandma and Grandpa owned the land together, and Grandpa had no Will, then his 1/2 share of the property is transferred by default, LA law - to all of his descendants. But, Grandma can still write a will and leave her entire 1/2 share to your mother, if no forced heirs (under 24 years of age or no children with permanent disabilities that prevents them from caring from their own person/property) exist. Your mother will still be a co-owner, but she will have a majority ownership in the property in event partition ever became necessary.
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