Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Do siblings have legal rights 2 possesions when one passes?
Asked on 4/19/12, 7:26 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel
Charles River Law Partners, LLC
It sounds as though you have lost someone close to you and I'm sorry.
If the deceased sibling had an estate plan, then their belongings would pass according to their instructions. If they did not have an estate plan in place. then the laws of intestacy will apply. Whether the belongings of the deceased pass to a sibling or siblings depends entirely on who survives the deceased.
I suggest that you reach out to an attorney who can assist you in administering the deceased's estate, and welcome you to contact our office for a consultation or representation.
Answered on 4/19/12, 7:44 am