Q: My great aunt died, she has custody papers on me, I was wondering if they would work for a house in probate
She had custody of me and my brother since I was 2 and I'm 34 now and her house and items are in probate so I'm trying to find out if we are considered her children as well and if we have any right to her house?
A: Unless you were adopted, you are not an heir. If you are not an heir, are not a beneficiary in a will, and have no other documents giving you rights to some of your aunt's property, then you have no rights to any of your aunt's property.
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