Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Re: next of kin

Unless your ex-husband had a Will that specifically declined to provide for your daughter, she may have rights to a portion of his estate. Retain an attorney to investigate this on her behalf. Good Luck!

Re: next of kin

Assuming that your ex-husband did not have a will, yes, your daughter would be entitled to some portion of his estate.

However, if your ex-husband did prepare a will, it is possible that he chose not to provide for her.

You should contact an attorney to explore whether there was a will, and whether administration of probate was ever commenced on behalf of your deceased ex-husband.

Re: next of kin

Unless your ex-husband's will properly cuts off your daughter, your daughter is entitled to a share of his assets.

Mr. Vaughn-Martel's advice that you get an attorney's help to look into this is right on the money.