Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia
no will, adult stepchildren
My mother-in-law died, leaving no will. She had 4 biological children and 2 stepsons, who were raised by this lady since ages 2 and 4. The home and land she owned was bought by the stepsons' biological father, who died several years ago. Are the 2 stepsons, now aged 56 and 58, automatically denied any portion of the property because they are not her biological children?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: no will, adult stepchildren
You need to see an attorney on these questions. He or she will need to check the deeds, the status of the estate of the biological father, etc. These are not questions which can be answered without doing that research.
Re: no will, adult stepchildren
Only her biological children will inherit from her. As to the home and land, that will depend upon who has title. If her husband had deeded the property to her, the same rule applies. However, it is a bit confusing, since you state that she owned it but her husband bought it. You should have a local attorney review the deed.
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