Why did my dad leave everything to my Stepmother?

It seems as if you do not view your stepmother as family – but your father did think of her as his wife. My dad is going to leave everything to my step mom. He had significantly more in assets than she did when they married 14 years ago, but she is his WIFE. We expect them to leave everything to each other.

How did my mom and stepdad split the assets?

The next clause in my mom and stepdad’s will was that, upon the remaining spouse’s death, all surviving adult children — stepdad’s kids and I — split the assets equally. Is it fair? Yes and no. My mom came into that marriage with nothing; all of the assets were my stepdad’s.

How old was my step father when he died?

My step father passed away 2 months ago. He was the only father I’ve had my entire life. He has no other children. My children are his grandchildren!! My mother divorced him 7 years ago.

Who are the children of a step parent?

Brother, Sister or their Children. If no children or parents survive the decedent, the estate will be distributed to the children of the decedent’s parents (the decedent’s siblings and their children). 4. Grandparents.

My step father passed away 2 months ago. He was the only father I’ve had my entire life. He has no other children. My children are his grandchildren!! My mother divorced him 7 years ago.

Who is the primary sharer of my Stepmom’s assets?

He had significantly more in assets than she did when they married 14 years ago, but she is his WIFE. We expect them to leave everything to each other. It does not mean that my dad or my stepmom have bad relationships with their kids. It is just the fact that the marital partner is the primary sharer of the assets.

When did my sister’s mother pass away from cancer?

Left Will. Sibling will not reveal contents. Sibling did not inform other siblings when Mother passed. Can we? My mother passed away the first of October of Cancer. We just found out in Late November through an distant relative.

When did my father’s second wife pass away?

My father passed away in 2010. His second wife is 85 and still living in the house they bought. They made a will (both single wills because of possible care home fees). My father’s half was left to myself and two sisters, possibly grandchildren.

How old was my stepfather when he did a will?

The other questionable thing is she dragged him in to do a will at 80.5 yrs old, nearly 3 years after he was diagnosed with dementia. The attorney says I can contest the will, but of course that will cost more than all of us have.

Why is my Stepmother disinheriting Me and my sisters?

My father’s half was left to myself and two sisters, possibly grandchildren. Now my father has passed away my stepmother is saying we will not get anything and everything will go to her two adult children. Can she do this?

Can a step-mother sell house if deceased father left?

Q: My father died nine years ago. In his Will he left his half of the house he bought with my step-mother to me. At the time I agreed she could continue living in the property but now she has announced that she is putting it up for sale and moving south.

Where did my dad live at the time of his death?

Thank you for your time. They resided in South Carolina at the time of my dad’s passing. When it comes to inheritance, children usually fare better than stepchildren. Your father’s wishes were honored, I’m afraid to say.

Do you view Your Stepmother as your family?

Who was the 15 year old killed by his father?

A 15-year-old boy who was killed by his father in an execution style killing spent the last moments of his life pleading, “No, Daddy! No!”. Jamar Pinkney Jr. was shot in the head Monday by his 37-year-old father, Jamar Pinkney Sr., who allegedly made the teen strip his clothes off and kneel in a vacant lot before he was killed by a single bullet.

Why was my husband’s father not included in my will?

This field is required. My husband was very upset when his father married his live-in girlfriend of 25 years a few days before he died, and while in hospital drew up a will that didn’t mention his 2 children from a first marriage. I felt like the girlfriend had been there for 25 years, she deserved something.

Why did my father let a gold digger move in with him?

PLEASE HELP! what can I do-Dad (80) let very young gold digger move in with him after 10 dates. Slight Alcohol related dimentia. Moved down to FL to be near dad (now 80) that needed help (alcoholic) cleaned his house, got him straightened out-took. 6 yrs. 2 visits a day.

What did my mom do after she was widowed?

My mom was so chagrined by the disparity, that she spent as little as possible after she was widowed. Would not make any changes to investment funds. No withdrawals aside from her annual RMD.

What happens to my Stepmother if my dad dies without a will?

If he owned this jointly with your stepmother as Tenants in Common, then each of them will own a defined share of the property and his share will form part of his Estate. If he owned the property in his sole name, then the whole property will go into his Estate.

When did my dad leave his estate to my Stepmother?

My dad passed away five years ago. He did leave a will on how he wanted his estate to be dispersed, but only if his current wife was also deceased. She was not, so she got everything. My question is: When she passes, is she required to honor our dad’s will?

Why did my Stepmother refuse to see my father’s will?

If they refuse, this could be evidence that you are not named beneficiaries and are, therefore, not entitled to see your late father’s will. Your late father and stepmother would have made individual wills.

What happens if my stepmother goes into care?

Furthermore, as they do not belong to your stepmother, should she go into care and is financially assessed (to establish whether she is to fund her own care or not), the assets that once belonged to your late father could not be taken into account in this financial assessment.

What happens when you lose a father or mother?

Studies have also shown that loss of a father is more associated with the loss of personal mastery — vision, purpose, commitment, belief, and self-knowledge. Losing a mother, on the other hand, elicits a more raw response.

How does the death of a parent Change Your Life?

Grief is both real and measurable. Scientists now know that the death or your father or mother will forever alter your brain chemistry and may also have physical effects. Studies have also shown that loss of a father is more associated with the loss of personal mastery — purpose, vision, belief, commitment, and knowing oneself.

What happens to your father’s estate if your stepmother dies?

In this case, as your late father has been survived by his second wife, the estate passes to your stepmother absolutely. As a result, your late father’s assets become your stepmother’s assets with which she can do whatever she likes.

Why is my Stepmother living in my father’s house?

If this is what your late father’s will says, then your stepmother is rightly enjoying your late father’s assets by living in the house but in the event of her death, those assets revert back to your late father’s will and pass in accordance with the terms of his will.

Can a stepmother challenge a father’s estate plan?

Although long-term marriages don’t necessarily provide a safe harbor against an estate challenge, such unions are more likely to have produced estate plans that balance the welfare of a father’s children with the welfare of his later spouse. Favored children of the stepmother can be particularly problematic.

Why did my mom split my inheritance with my Stepmother?

Makes sense. (You may not like your stepmother, but she is your father’s wife — and she needs a roof over her head and a baseline income.) The next clause in my mom and stepdad’s will was that, upon the remaining spouse’s death, all surviving adult children — stepdad’s kids and I — split the assets equally.

What happens to my stepfather’s children after he dies?

After her husband, my stepfather, died, we learned that everything went to his children from a prior marriage. Can we do anything about that?” Or: “Our father and stepmother had a joint trust leaving everything to all of their children — my siblings and my step-siblings — when the second one of them died.

How old are my brothers when mom died?

I am in my early 60s and have two older brothers. Three years ago, my mother died suddenly, and I inherited her home and all its contents. The day after she died, one of my brothers threatened to sue me for his share of the inheritance. I waited to breathe until probate was over.

When did my mother leave me the House?

Three years ago, my mother died suddenly, and I inherited her home and all its contents. The day after she died, one of my brothers threatened to sue me for his share of the inheritance.

Why does my mother refuse to let me see my father’s will?

I have never seen it and have been told many times that it is none of my business. My cousin (who is mature and not one to stir) has told me that, a month or so before he died, my father told him that I have a trust fund. My mother denies this and says I haven’t been left anything. I’m not sure how to go about this.

What happens if my step mom passes away?

If your step-mom passes away her estate is still entitled to the entirety of your dad’s estate. Without knowing what document the lawyer wants you to sign I can’t say with certainty what rights you may be giving up by signing it, most likely it is a waiver of process for your dad’s estate proceeding.

Why did my father write a will before he died?

My dad wrote a will before he passed away, but my stepmother wouldn’t let us know anything about it. I know my father wanted to provide for her while she was living. I was told he wouldn’t let her sell the house while she was alive. She just passed away and we were told that she gave the house to her daughter. They lived in Florida.

Do you have legal rights to step-fathers estate?

He also left no will. There are 2 children of lineal descent from my dad, me and his son. Now these ‘children’ have taken us to court saying they have a right to 1/3 of their mothers ‘personal estate’ and the judge has agreed. The thing is we have given them all of their mothers possessions and they keep asking for more.

What happens to my stepfather’s mother’s estate?

His mother and her husband owned a large home, several vehicles, land up north, a rental up north…etc.

What happens to a father’s estate when a step parent dies?

For example, if your father has a Will or Trust that leaves everything outright to a step-parent, then the ownership of all the assets passes to the step-parent once your father dies. That means the step-parent can do anything she likes with the assets—including kicking you out of the estate plan.

Can a step parent take over a father’s house?

If your father’s house is owned by a Trust he creates with the step-parent, then it all depends on what the Trust terms say. If the Trust leaves everything to the step-parent outright, then you are out of luck again.

Is it fair for my stepmother to inherit all my money?

(You may not like your stepmother, but she is your father’s wife — and she needs a roof over her head and a baseline income.) The next clause in my mom and stepdad’s will was that, upon the remaining spouse’s death, all surviving adult children — stepdad’s kids and I — split the assets equally. Is it fair? Yes and no.

His mother and her husband owned a large home, several vehicles, land up north, a rental up north…etc.

What happens if your father and stepmother made life interest trust wills?

Your late father and stepmother would have made individual wills. Regardless of marital status, an individual has their own will but it may be that your late father and stepmother made mirror-image wills. What happens if your father and stepmother made Life Interest Trust Wills?

Can a step father still be your step father?

Yes, he is still legally your step-father. As you are an adult, he hsa no legal say over you. If your asking to determine who will inherit your mother’s estate, taht question should be directed to a probate and estate attorney.

When did my father in law pass away?

My dad sudden passed 12/29/16. My dad and I chose Butterfly Kisses as our song to dance to but I felt funny dancing with someone else to it. I chose You should be Here by Cole Swindell and spilt the song between my brother, my uncle, and my father in law. It seemed like a good choice at the time.

What happens to your mother when your father dies?

The Mourning Period: The length of the mourning period will be influenced by your mother’s personality, her feelings about your father, and even the cause of death. If your father died unexpectedly, your mother probably didn’t have a chance to say goodbye and may now have to look for a symbolic way to do so.

Who is the owner of my father’s house?

If it was joint with right of survivorship with another individual (e.g. your stepmother), then that surviving person would own the property. If the property was simply owned jointly, then that portion owned by your father would have passed to his estate. If he had a will, the terms of the will would control disposition of the property.

How can I withdraw money from my deceased fathers account?

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How old was my dad when his mom died?

Photo by InnerVisionPRO/iStock/Getty Images Plus and Tuned_In/iStock/Getty Images Plus. My mother died last fall after a battle with cancer. My father is 76 and a working psychiatrist. He was devoted to my mom for over 50 years but began a relationship with a co-worker within two months of her death.

What did I do with my father’s money after he died?

I’d like to share a personal story about the huge tax mistake I made after my father passed away. Hopefully, once you learn about it, you’ll avoid making the same goof. When my dad died from complications of heart valve surgery in 2002, most of his assets, and my mother’s, were neatly bundled into IRAs and revocable trusts.

How old was my dad when he passed away?

Love your dad before it’s too late. My father passed away on April 23, 2016, due to stage 4 lung carcinoma. It always so painful to think about it. He was just 56. He loved us so much, never did any wrong. Almost 2 years have passed since we saw him.

When do you miss a dad after death?

I Miss You Messages for Dad after Death: It doesn’t matter whether it has been weeks, months or years – the pain of losing a father will pinch his son or daughter for a lifetime. You will be able to relate to this fact if you have lost a dad.

How is dad doing after mum passed away?

Getting Dad to eat properly, since Mum passed away, has been challenging. He no longer has his spouse to enjoy meals with, and frankly, nutrition is the last thing on his mind. More often than not, despite the fact that he has meals waiting for him at the retirement home, he usually chooses to stay in his apartment and fend for himself.

How old was my father when he died?

My father was 66 years old. His soul was that of a young fellow. In my eyes, he never seemed to age. In fact, as time went by, he looked younger and more beautiful than ever. Two years ago, he was diagnosed with colon cancer.

When did dad die and when did Mum die?

You can directly access this area >here<. Dad (the carer) died in Feb of this year. Mum (the patient) died in May. We didn’t complete the probate application for Dad, as we were trying to track down the original will. Now we have to prepare a probate application for Mum. Again, we do not have her original will, just a copy.

What do you do when your parent dies?

When a Parent Dies: Dealing with the Loss of Your Mother or Father. By David Kessler . When a parent of an adult dies, there is almost an unspoken expectation that it will not hit you head on. An adult is expected to accept death as a part of life, to handle all sudden losses in an appropriate adult manner. But really, what does that mean?

Why did my father not write a will?

It may be that your father had meant to write a will that divided his estate more evenly between his wife and children, but that’s not what happened here.

How many children did my dad have with his first wife?

My dad has four biological children from his first two wives, and had none with the third wife, his widow when he passed away. We don’t want to take anything from our stepmother, we would just like our dad’s will honored when she passes.

Is it possible that your father left everything to your second wife?

Having said that, it is, of course, possible that your late father’s will left everything to his second wife outright, with his estate passing to you and your two sisters (and possibly grandchildren) in the event of his second wife predeceasing him. Sign up for our weekly newsletter… Thanks for signing up. Please check your inbox.

Who is going to leave everything to my dad?

My dad is going to leave everything to my step mom. He had significantly more in assets than she did when they married 14 years ago, but she is his WIFE. We expect them to leave everything to each other. It does not mean that my dad or my stepmom have bad relationships with their kids.

What happens to my dad’s new wife when he dies?

– Legal Answers – Avvo My dad remarried after my mom died. Does his new wife have to get everything when he dies? He married a women who is much younger then him. She had nothing going into the relationship. I don’t think it is right that my dads New wife is left everything in the event that he dies.

What did my stepdad do for a living?

Would not sell the investment properties that stepdad touted as his “legacy” for decades before my mom entered his life. Would not make upgrades or repairs to her primary home. As a widow, my mom began every month by making a hefty contribution to my stepfamily’s church, paying utilities and buying groceries.

What to do if an elderly parent refuses assisted living?

If an elderly parent refuses assisted living and caregiving services and says that it is their final decision, it’s important to still give love and support. In case something bad happens, remember that it is nobody’s fault, and you should not feel liable nor guilty for that.

What happens when my money for assisted living runs out?

Often times this resides on the shoulders of sons and daughters, who often times are sandwiched between caring for aging parents, and their own younger kids – all the while juggling work and their own finances.

What’s the legal address after moving to assisted living?

Go to Cuomo for an answer and get Dad’s stuff back. REMEMBER….GET STUFF OUT, THEN LET BANK KNOW A SIGNER DIED. IT’S A SAD THING TO DO, BUT THINK ABOUT HOW YOU’RE SCREWING THE STATE OUT OF INHERITANCE LAWS, POSSIBLY BACK TAXES.

What happens to the estate of a parent who dies intestate?

If there are two or more children, the children will inherit in equal shares: one half of the value of the estate above £250,000. All the children of the parent who has died intestate inherit equally from the estate. This also applies where a parent has children from different relationships.

Can a child inherit property from a deceased parent?

In that case, the child may have a right to inherit property under state law. In some cases, a parent may leave a child more property than is allowed under state law. For instance, marital assets are equally owned by both spouses in a community property state.

Who is the 2nd executor of my father’s estate?

Particularly me. His second wife inherited all. The weird thing is, my estranged brother was made the 2nd executor, not me – right here, close to my dad, and a paralegal….he received some personal items, the two daughters nothing.

Where did my aunt pay for my father’s funeral?

She paid for the funeral in Georgia, and she paid for the funeral in Puerto Rico, and now she is asking for documents to send them to Veterans Affairs to claim back the money that was spent on these funerals. The last time I spoke with his sister, she told me that I’m only interested only in his money.

Where did my dad go when he died?

My dad passed away recently. He served our country for 22 years. He was very ill and told no one. When he died at the hospital in Savannah, Ga., his sister just watched him die, and left me to take care of everything.

Who is the executor of my dad’s estate?

My aunt (my grandfather’s daughter and my dad’s sister) was the executor of his estate, and handled everything when he died. My dad trusted her to put our money in accounts until we were old enough. My aunt lives on the other side of the country, and my dad and her would occasionally talk.

What should I do if my aunt stole my inheritance?

Contact the bar association in PA and ask them to make a recommendation specifically for estate law. Consultations are typically free, and the estate lawyer will be able to review the details and advise you on the best course of action. Ah thanks never thought of contacting the bar.

Who is the woman who just got married to her stepson?

Marina shared the photos of her wedding for her 433k followers on Instagram, as well as a video of them signing the legal documents and sharing a kiss. The happy bride captioned the video with the message: “We drove to the registry office, I didn’t even have a hairbrush with me.

Can our stepmum stop us inheriting our late dad’s house?

His estate is the house. In his will it states that his wife (our stepmum) can live in the property until she dies. If this happens or if she sells the property only then we will receive our inheritance. It has come to light that the stepmum has not signed a TR1 and a declaration of trust.

Do you think your father would leave everything to Your Stepmother?

Ask a New Question. If your father had left everything to your mother (assuming they were still married) would you be still asking this question? It seems as if you do not view your stepmother as family – but your father did think of her as his wife. My dad is going to leave everything to my step mom.

What happens to my Stepmother’s late father’s assets?

As a result, your late father’s assets become your stepmother’s assets with which she can do whatever she likes. It is, therefore, possible for her to leave her entire wealth (including your late father’s) to her two adult children.

How did my step-mother inherited everything from her father?

Q&A – My step-mother inherited everything from my father and then left it to her children. Can I challenge her will? Q: After my mother died my father married an old family friend who had had a difficult time bringing up four children on her own after a messy divorce from a husband who was a gambler.

Can a step mother challenge a father’s will?

As you didn’t challenge your Father’s Will, your step-mother legally inherited everything from him and she was then entitled to pass it on in whatever way she wished when she died. Unless you could show that your step-mother’s Will was invalid, or that you were dependent upon her in some way, any challenge is likely to fail.

Do you have to leave money to your step children?

So in terms of will-making, you have no obligation to leave anything to your step-children. In fact, there is no law (in any state) that requires you to leave a certain portion of your estate to any of your children. However, all states have laws that: give a percentage of an estate to children whose parent dies without a will.

Is it legal for step mother to inherit from father?

The hard truth, however, is that people are legally entitled to leave their wealth to anyone they like. As you didn’t challenge your Father’s Will, your step-mother legally inherited everything from him and she was then entitled to pass it on in whatever way she wished when she died.

When did my father leave his estate to me?

My father died last year and left his estate to me. Our mother died a few years ago, and I lived close by. My other two siblings visited just as often and were there for him too, but they had more strained relationships with our father. He was very controlling, argumentative and unforgiving — at the best of times.

Is the step dad the same as the dad?

It is important for everyone involved to know that the role of the stepdad is not replacing dad, but it is a whole new and equally important role in the family dynamic. Below is our collection of inspirational, wise, and special step dad quotes and sayings, collected from a variety of sources over the years.

What’s the best quote about being a step dad?

Quotes about being a step dad. 14. “When my dad passed away, I felt depressed and miserable. But then another angel came in my life. He gave me all his love, care and affection. He never asked me to forget my dad, but he helped to get me through his memories. No, he’s not my boyfriend. He’s my stepdad.” — Ruhforsoul

What happens if my dad leaves everything to my step mom?

A: If he left “everything” to your step mom and it was just his name on the deed then it’s going to be your step-moms. If your step-mom passes away her estate is still entitled to the entirety of your dad’s estate.

Can a stepmother inherit my father’s life insurance policy?

If you or your mother were a beneficiary of your father’s life insurance policy, your stepmother would not be entitled to that regardless of what your father’s will stipulates.

What happens to my father’s assets after my step-parent dies?

When assets are given outright to a step-parent, the step-parent can leave those assets to whomever she likes, and exclude you in the process. Worse yet, if your father holds his assets in joint tenancy accounts with the step-parent, then the step-parent will receive complete ownership of those assets as well after your father dies.

When did my father leave everything to my step mother?

I know my father was anxious to ensure she was well provided for if anything happened to him but it came as a shock to find when he died in 2012 that he had left absolutely everything to her in his will. Now she has died and has left everything to her own children, including the family home where I was born. Can I challenge my step-mother’s will?

How is your Stepmom going to leave things?

It is just the fact that the marital partner is the primary sharer of the assets. Then the last one to go (assuming anything is left from MERP) will be split between my dad’s three kids and my stepmom’s three kids. This makes sense to me – spouse first, children second for leaving the assets. How is your stepmom going to leave things?

Who is entitled to half of a step mom’s estate?

Ask a lawyer – it’s free! If step mom is beneficiary, she is entitled to it. For other assets, children are entitled to his half subjec to her life estate. Mr. Thomas gives typically excellent advice.

Can a father leave property to a child?

For fathers who want to leave certain property or assets to a child, they can do this through a will so that they control what happens once deceased instead of allowing the state to make those decisions. This portion of the site is for informational purposes only.

Is it my father’s estate or my Stepmother’s?

It was your father’s estate when he was alive, not yours, and now it belongs to your stepmother. Children sometimes confuse their parents’ assets with their own. It’s a common mistake. Your story is a cautionary tale. My advice for others: Write a clear will.

What happens when a father dies without a will?

Children’s inheritance rights are determined by state laws when there is no will. Therefore, a child may receive far less or much more than the father intended if the father died without a will. Most states give preference to surviving spouses and children when a father dies without a will.

What should I do with my father’s estate?

What should I do about my step father?

You sound like a very caring person stuck in an situation where you are concerned about how your reactions will affect not only your step father, but especially your sibling. Kudos to your thoughtfulness. I believe the thought process you need to go through to reach the decisions you want to make could very much be helped by a good therapist.

Can a stepparent make legal decisions for a stepchild?

The ability of a stepparent to make decisions on behalf of a stepchild is limited. Unless a stepparent has legally adopted a stepchild, he or she will have no legal right to make legal and medical decisions on behalf of their stepchild.

Can a step parent contest a parent’s will?

The Step-Parent Problem! My dad gave everything to my step-mom–Can I contest his Will? The answer is maybe, but you’re going to face an uphill battle. Unfortunately, the law does not give you an automatic right to receive a parent’s assets. The step-parent problem may be one of the most difficult, and least understood, issues in Trust and Will law.

What happens if my dad dies without a will?

Dad Died without a Will – Does My Stepmother Get Everything? If your father remarried and died without a valid Will in place, then his Estate will be distributed in line with inheritance laws called the Rules of Intestacy.

How did my father and stepmother’s joint trust work?

Or: “Our father and stepmother had a joint trust leaving everything to all of their children — my siblings and my step-siblings — when the second one of them died. After my father’s death, my stepmother changed the trust to go only to her children.

Can a step-mother sell her father’s house?

A: Firstly you need to establish how your father and step-mother owned the property, i.e. as ‘joint tenants’ or as ‘tenants in common’. A joint tenancy means that on the death of one spouse the surviving spouse automatically inherits the deceased spouse’s interest in the property, irrespective of what may be stated in the deceased spouse’s Will.

Can a spouse leave everything to a step parent?

One spouse can leave everything to their partner through a will. There may or may not be any strings attached. That means that a second spouse could inherit everything. The deceased spouse may merely trust their partner to respect their wishes. Step parents may have no legal obligation to carry out their partner’s wishes.

Can a step mother change a father’s will?

Without some writing from Dad allowing Step-Mom to change his testamentary plan after his death the change would be a serious felony of forgery and perhaps implicate some type of identify theft and false-pretense felony crimes. No. Step mother cannot change your father’s will without his permission or authority granted by a court.

What happens to the house if your step mother dies?

Therefore, it isn’t quite correct to state that your step-mother’s daughter will get the whole house if your step-mother dies. The legal title to the house would pass to her estate, as she would be the last named owner to pass away.

What should I do if my father died and owned a house?

If there was No Will then you inherit your father’s one half interest in property with any siblings you have. However, she is entitled to a life estate. I would at least file an affidavit of heirship so that your step-mother does not attempt to sell the home.

What should I do if my step mother passes away?

Another option in many cases is for the step-mother to use the insurance proceeds, if sufficient, to buy out the shares of his kids and stay in the house. That gives money to the kids now and she gets the house she lives in. Keeping an open mind and a willingness to keep civil will take you farther than shotgun litigation as an automatic response.

When did I find out my dad killed my mom?

For many years after my mother’s death, that realization is what left me the most bewildered. My first exposure to my father’s physical violence occurred in February 2009 while we were living in the middle-class suburb of Fairfield, California, when he had called mama to the family room where he was watching TV.

How did spouse find out his dad was not his dad?

“ Spouse found out his dad wasn’t his dad. His judgmental holier than thou catholic mom had some explaining to do. He lost an immense amount of respect for her, especially when the bio dad tried to reach out to him. She is still in contact with the married man she had an affair with over 4 decades ago.

When did my brother steal my inheritance from my parents?

This is our dilema.In 2001 our parents celebrated their 50th and during that time my older brother and his friend and my older sister we drinking at the MA home outside and were intoxicated. My mother was in the house & my dad was not well then. she was stressed and told them to be quiet & things got out of hand.

When does a mother steal her children’s inheritence?

Recently a mother stole her childrens inheritence she acted as trustee when their father died eventhough she had married twice since. They trusted her then she took and spent the money. What can they do? February 23, 2009 at 8:57 AM Anonymous said… Seems like a lot of this goes on. Well here is my story.

What happens when an unmarried person dies in Texas?

On rare occasions, when an unmarried person dies without any surviving heirs, his estate will pass to the State of Texas. Perhaps you have a close friend who you would have wanted to share in your estate.

What happens if my mother dies without a will?

If your mother died without a will, the intestacy laws of the state she resided in at the time of her death will determine who gets what. If there are both a surviving spouse and surviving adult children (either by birth or by legal adoption), the estate is split between them.

What happens when assets pass to a step parent?

The law presumes that your parent knew exactly what he or she was doing when the assets were left to the step-parent—it can be a rude awakening. The result is all the more harsh when the assets passing to the step-parent are family assets, such as real property that was in the family for multiple generations, or heirloom jewelry.

What do I owe my step-children upon death?

If the mother’s wishes have been satisfied as to jewellery and personal belongings being passed on to the kids, what is the obligation of the step father to these children with the remaining assets upon his death and during estate planning? The kids are in their late teens. A: Blended families have confusing rights and obligations.

Why was my father’s will kept a secret?

My sister and I have discovered that we were beneficiaries in my father’s will that was kept secret after he died five years ago. He had remarried and his second wife has now died leaving everything to her two sons from her first marriage.

Is the father of my husband’s mother still living?

My husband’s mother just passed away suddenly and her husband is still living (not the parent of my husband or his sister). He has 3 very greedy children and I worry that unless something is written down with regards to who gets what later, it will just turn ugly when he passes away someday.

How old was I when my father died?

Each stage of your journey will be completely different, and as you wander through your grief, emotions will come and go. It’s been nearly 11 years since my father died (I was 18 when it happened), so I think I can safely say I’ve been through it all; the shock, the sadness, the anger, the guilt, and, eventually, the acceptance.

Is the house my step mother bought with my father still in use?

In his Will he left his half of the house he bought with my step-mother to me. At the time I agreed she could continue living in the property but now she has announced that she is putting it up for sale and moving south.

What happens to the house when your stepfather dies?

If they held title as joint tenants with right of survivorship then the entire property belongs to your stepfather and is included in his estate. If however the property was titled as tenants in common then one half of the value of the house is actually in your mother’s estate. Depending upon what the rest of her estate was…

Who was the boy executed by his father?

As the boy pleaded for his life and his distraught mother looked on, Pinkney Sr. allegedly executed the boy with a shot in the head. Pinkney Sr. was charged with first degree murder and if convicted, could spend the rest of his life in prison. The judge entered a “not guilty” plea on behalf of Pinkney.

How did my sister react to my step mom?

When my step-mom arrived, my younger sister was angry and hostile in her misery. I was withdrawn and anti-social. Neither of us was able to see through our blinding sadness to understand the remarkable woman who would later marry our dad. I didn’t know what to expect when my dad introduced us to Anne.

How old was my dad when his step mom died?

In my case, it was the latter. My mom died when I was nineteen, meaning that my dad would likely remarry at some point. About two years after my mom’s death he met a woman who would become my step-mom. Two years may sound like a long time, but in “grief time” it might as well have been two months.

Who is my Stepmother taking my inheritance from?

Step Family Probate: My Stepmother Is Taking My Inheritance! Let me tell you a story: After Mom died, Dad lived alone for awhile and remarried five years ago in Minnesota. The adult children from Dad’s first marriage were not pleased with Isabella, Dad’s second wife.

Who was my dad married to after mom died?

Let me tell you a story: After Mom died, Dad lived alone for awhile and remarried five years ago in Minnesota. The adult children from Dad’s first marriage were not pleased with Isabella, Dad’s second wife. When Dad became ill, it seemed like Isabella did not keep them informed about Dad’s medical condition.

What happens to a stepdaughter after a divorce?

I’m having difficulty finding out if the “lawful” status of a stepdaughter or stepson changes after a parent and stepparent’s divorce is final and the stepdaughter or stepson is living on his or her own or with the natural parent. Can you help? Legally, stepchildren have no legal connection with stepparents — current or previous.

Can a biological parent win custody against a step parent?

The biological parents received access on alternate weekends and very restricted holiday access and half the summer. On an appeal by the biological parents to the Court of Appeal, they lost in a unanimous decision by a three Judge panel.

Why was sole custody awarded to the step father?

This was based on the best interest test, in effect, the child was better off in their household then in the household with the biological parents. In a trial decision decided by the Honourable Mr. Justice Nelson, the biological parents lost and sole custody was awarded to the step-father.

How did I take care of my mother?

As my mom lie naked from the waist down, I lifted up her legs like a toddler, while my sister slid a pad under her hips. I got a diaper out of the package left by the hospice nurse, and placed it on my mom. Never having children, this was foreign to me.

How did my step-mom help me after my mom died?

With patience and warmth, she helped me pick up the pieces of a shattered life, which I assumed would never be possible. Slowly, she helped guide me back to a life worth living, a life filled with the things I wanted to achieve like college, graduate school, marriage, kids, but couldn’t possibly imagine without my mom.

What happens to my father’s estate if he dies?

Where did my father’s ashes go when he passed?

When my father passed a few years ago, he was cremated. My mother survives him, as well as 5 grown children. My mother was not sure if she wanted to be cremated, so we waited to bury my dad in a Veterans Cemetery until she determined what she wanted to do.

Where does my father sit when he dies?

My father sits on my brother’s mantle…..my mother who is now 80 wonders how this is going to all shake out because she cannot be buried in the Veterans cemetery without my father being in there too. I feel my siblings are being vengeful for past issues with my mother and are trying to show their “loyalty” to their father.

What can I do if my stepmother destroyed my dad’s will?

You may be able to get a copy of the will from the lawyer who drafted it. * This will flag comments for moderators to take action. If your Dad died with no will (if you can’t prove that it was your stepmother who destroyed it) then his estate is split between stepmother and you and your sister.

What happens when a stepmother takes dad away?

They lost their childhoods and the deep caring and loving of a real father. Many of them still say that their narcissistic stepmother “took dad away” from them. Some of them go into psychotherapy to mourn the loss of the parent (s) and to deal with feelings of betrayal and abandonment.

Why does a stepmother not believe her husband?

She achieves this two faced role with great cunning. Because she has such a tight grip on her husband (As far as he is concerned his wife can do no wrong) the father will not believe his own children when they tell him they are being treated cruelly. The stepmother’s psychological brainwashing on her spouse works like a charm.

When did my dad find out his mother had dementia?

About a year post-diagnosis, I found an enormous stack of notecards listing names of people he should know, including my mother, who died in 2003, and directions on how to do everything from turning on the TV to making coffee.

What does a stepmother do to a stepchildren?

Such gambits are common in heated stepmother-stepchildren disputes. The property-transfer gambit is an effort to have the individual with dementia sign over deeds, powers of attorney, bank deposits or other assets to a person exercising undue influence. Sometimes hints of wrongdoing are subtle.

Can a step parent refuse to take a child to the Doctor?

Many parents include medical decisions in this category, including Dawn M. She shares the story of a friend whose child has a medical condition: “The stepmother, an educated woman but not a medical professional, decided [my friend’s son] didn’t need to go to the doctor appointment that she had agreed to take him to.

Can a step parent take over from a biological parent?

Natasha W. underscores the point that step-parents should exercise caution in situations like these, adding that unless the child’s biological parents are out of the picture, ” it’s just simply not legal ” for a step-parent to assume this kind of responsibility.

Who is responsible for medical decisions of a step parent?

“That should be my ex’s and my responsibility,” she says. Many parents include medical decisions in this category, including Dawn M.

Why does my wife give me so much space?

The fact that she has started giving you a lot of space suddenly indicates her own desire of having a personal space in which you have no place. A woman who is giving her husband, a lot of space will always expect the same in return to ensure safety while she is cheating on her husband.

Why does my friend not let her daughter drink?

My friend is appalled and told me that she doesn’t want her daughter interacting with my daughter anymore. She told me she doesn’t need to have her daughter drink alcohol, she knows without even asking that her daughter would never drink or do drugs. My daughter is crushed, as is her friend.