Q: My dad wife of 3 yrs died. She never redid a old will. What can dad do
A: It depends what the old will says. If your dad's wife had a former spouse listed in the will then the disposition or appointment of that property is revoked. As a spouse married for three years, your dad should have rights to a 20% elective share of the net estate. You should hire an attorney to read the the will and help determine how the estate will likely be administered.
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A: Dad needs a competent attorney to determine whether to even file a Will for Probate or not. Most people die without a Probated Estate. As a surviving spouse he is an important Heir-At-Law and Next-Of-Kin.
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