My father has died, my step mother is left. He had several properties, If he did not leave a will, and I am the only sibling, what rights do...

Question

My father has died, my step mother is left. He had several properties, If he did not leave a will, and I am the only sibling, what rights do I have, does she have complete control of everything?

Answer

I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. To answer your question, some of the property will belong to the children, and other property will belong to the surviving spouse. The specifics depend on whether the property is separate or community, and whether the property is real or personal. Your rights are not self-enforcing. Get a lawyer--NOW.

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