Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Alabama
if parent dies, with children from previous marriage and no will in the state of alabama how are things divided?
Asked on 5/25/10, 8:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Dean Stein
Harville-Stein Law Offices, LLC
All children of a parent are entitled to inherit in Alabama, under the law of intestacy, which is the law that governs how property is passed if the decedent left no Will. That is, birth children and adopted children are treated equally. However, decedent's step-children, do not take under intestacy. You should consult an attorney for specific legal advice in this matter and allow them to assess all the facts. The answer above is limited to how children are treated when a decedent dies intestate. For more information, try our site www.harvillesteinlawoffices.com or contact us.
Answered on 5/26/10, 4:27 am