Q: Dad passed with no will. Just received inheritance a month ago from my grandpa. Stepmom says it's all hers.
Stepmother said they were separated not legally though and has a boyfriend how can I get my grandfather's inheritance
A: You really need to discuss your individual circumstances with a local probate attorney. There are too many missing facts to be able to answer your question. An attorney needs to review your dad's will. If your stepmom refuses to let you see it, and if she had not opened probate, then you can hire an attorney to open a probate case to determine who gets what. You would be petitioning to have yourself appointed as executor and to probate your dad's estate as intestate (no will). That will smoke out your dad's will if he has one and your stepmom is holding it.
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