Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

Wills & estate question

Dad died without a will. He leaves behind 3 grown children from previous marriage, and a current wife of 25 years. Dad's children got nothing after his death. There are substantial assets (cash, house, stocks, life insurance, etc). Are his children entitled to any of it? Worried that current wife will pass it all on to her children, and cut Dad's children out.


Asked on 6/04/09, 7:15 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

Re: Wills & estate question

under Michigan law, without a will, all are entitled to very specific shares. It is a bit complex, so a consultation would be in order. Visit www.kliszlaw.com to discuss. Tim Klisz

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Answered on 6/04/09, 7:38 pm
John Tatone John R. Tatone & Associates PLC

Re: Wills & estate question

Depending on how the assets are titled, and the amount, the children from the previous marraige do have rights to some of Dad's assets. Please contact me to discuss in futher detail at johntatone.com or 888-988-LAWS (5297)

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Answered on 6/17/09, 8:56 pm


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