Norfolk, MA asked in Divorce, Estate Planning and Tax Law for Massachusetts

Q: My spouse's dad passed away in May and the estate is being questioned by my wife and her 3 siblings.

My spouse refuses to tell me anything and has also told her lawyer to tell her siblings tell me nothing about what is going on. My question what rights do I have to be included in the outcome of the estate distribution among my wife and her siblings ?

2 Lawyer Answers
Anthony C. Adamopoulos
Anthony C. Adamopoulos
Answered
  • Topsfield
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: Your question: "My question what rights do I have to be included in the outcome of the estate distribution among my wife and her siblings ?"

Based only on what you write, none.

Nina Whitehurst agrees with this answer

Lillian J. LaRosa
Lillian J. LaRosa
Answered
  • Woburn, MA
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: Normally no rights unless you are having a divorce started or have one pending.

Nina Whitehurst agrees with this answer

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