Legal Question in Family Law in Mississippi

Does My Mom have sole right to her deceased husband land?

My Mom husband (my stepdad) die and had no will. He 2 daughters that he gave up all rights to over 30 years ago and they were adopted by a step parent they are now grown with families of their own. He has 28 acres of land in Columbia, Mississippi. Does my Mom have to split the land equally between her and the 2 daughters or since they are grown and were adopted does my Mom has sole rights to it?


Asked on 4/26/04, 5:12 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: Does My Mom have sole right to her deceased husband land?

From the set of facts you provided, if Louisiana law applied, then the 2 grown daughters would still have rights to the property. I am unfamiliar with Mississippi law.

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Answered on 4/27/04, 7:19 am
Albert Pettigrew Law Offices Ph 228-875-8736

Re: Does My Mom have sole right to her deceased husband land?

In Miss., the two daughters lose all rights to inheritance from the father upon their adoption. Also, if the decedent is your father you will have the right to share equally with your mother in your father's estate.

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Answered on 4/27/04, 8:24 am


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