Westport, MA asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Probate for Massachusetts

Q: I live in MA, my father who presided in AZ passed away a few weeks ago

My father was married to a woman who he shared no children and my sister and I were a previous marriage. He left no will. How do My sister and I protect our inheritance rights? The wife was hesitant to give us a photo album from our childhood never mind our inheritance. Is there some sort of way to make sure she doesnt try to sell his house (paid cash in his name before marriage) and car (also paid off) and make sure she can’t try to take everything?

1 Lawyer Answer
Lillian J. LaRosa
Lillian J. LaRosa
Answered
  • Probate Lawyer
  • Woburn, MA
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: This is an Arizona case if your father resided there and you should therefore contact a Probate attorney in that area.

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