Q: My stepmother was the sole beneficiary of my father’s estate and was appointed personal representative so she gets it
And I get nothing? As it went to probate and I received a letter because I’m an heir?
A: Step-mother may or may not be entitled to everything. Each case is different. Depends on if there is a will or not. If no will then it depends on if community property or separate property. A child is entitled to notice either way so it is possible you are entitled to no assets. Impossible to know based on the facts given.
A: If the property was community property then it is possible that it all goes to his wife. You may have only gotten notice because you are an heir.
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