Q: Why is a lawyer calling me about the sale of my Dad and Stepmom's house?
My dad passed away April 2018 and my stepmom passed Thanksgiving 2018. I live in Texas they lived in Kansas. My Stepmom's sister has not once reached out to me. Now I am hearing of the house being sold. I have never seen any will for my Dad and Stepmom though I know they had them. So, I am really confused as to why a lawyer would be calling me. Is it because I am an Heir after all?
By the way I am the only Child.
A: My condolences. The lawyer is probably contacting you because you may have an interest in your father's estate. If he passed intestate (w/o a will) generally (depends on the state) the property passes 1/2 to the spouse and the remaining 1/2 of the property is divided among the children.
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I'm sorry for your losses. It's hard enough to loose one parent let alone both in the same year.
You very well may be an heir either in a will or through the State laws of Kansas. I suggest you return the call. You may request they send documents to you and do not sign anything you don't understand.
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