Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

Mother died intestate 3 years ago. The house is in her name. My dad died 50 years ago. My sister died 7 yrs ago. Its just my brother and I. Do we split the house 50/50 or does my sisters kid also becomes a heir??


Asked on 8/07/14, 2:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

You really need to sit down with an attorney and review your family tree and any deeds, wills, and other important documents. The answer to your question is going to depend, with regard to each of the people you mentioned above, (1) what form of ownership they held, (2) whether they had a will, (3) what relatives were living at the time they passed away, and (4) whether any of them deeded their interested to anyone else while they were living. These questions apply first to your father and then to your mother. I welcome you to make an appointment with our estate planning and probate attorney by calling 617-357-4898. Thanks and have a good weekend.

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Answered on 8/08/14, 6:05 am


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