Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Kentucky
who has rights to non willed death
My grandmother passed away recently without a will. She had one daughter (my mother) and a husband (my step grandfather. Her house is deeded in her name only. Who has rights to her estate? Cash,house,furniture,jewlery etc. Does my mother have any claim to her estate?
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2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: who has rights to non willed death
Under Kentucky intestate law your grandmther's estate will go 1/2 to your mother and 1/2 to your step-grandfather, after payment of all expenses.
Re: who has rights to non willed death
Kentucky recognizes a so-called "dower" right of
a surviving spouse to claim a one-half interest in
both real estate and personal property. Surviving
children (such as your mother) are entitled to
claim the portion of the property (real and
personal) not covered by dower. There may be
some exceptions, depending on variables, but
these are the basics.
My condolences on the loss of your grandmother.
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