Q: My uncle died two years ago. His mother and his wife are alive. Does my uncle's mother the right to inherit?
he lived in Maryland, USA.
A: Need more facts. Did he have a will? How were his assets titled? We’re there “transfer on death” beneficiaries on any financial accounts? Did he have children? Are any of them minors? His spouse has statutory election rights even if there is a will and she is left less than what her statutory election is worth, and the election varies depending on if there is a will or not and the answer to the surviving children questions. There may be a scenario where grandma has a claim, maybe not. A lawyer needs to know these details before giving an answer.
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