High Point, NC asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law and Probate for South Carolina

Q: I was willed a piece of lane along with 5 of my uncles who have all died im last living owner none left a will.

Do heirs have more rights than i do what rights do claimed heirs have. To property i am last living owner. And its a bit of confusion do they have same rights as i do whats the difference

1 Lawyer Answer
Evan Guthrie
Evan Guthrie
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Charleston, SC
  • Licensed in South Carolina

A: This may depend on how long it has been since the deceased person passed away and if the others named in the will or related persons of the deceased survived the deceased person. A probate lawyer can help determine how to best proceed in what is most likely a Determination of Heirs situation.

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