Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Missouri
Probate
father died 1988 step mother died 1995 father has total of six children 4 by first wife 2 by second wife property still in father & step mothers name. do the first 4 children have rights to property. property org. purchased by father and first wife
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Probate
Your question does not state whether there is a Will involved or not. If so, the terms of the will would presumably control unless there was a legal basis for contesting the Will. If not, and if the real estate was owned by father and step-mother as joint tenants, or tenants by the entireties, then presumably the property was owned soley by the step-mother upon the death of the father. If this is true, then in most cases only the natural children of the step-mother would stand to inherit. I may be able to give you a more specific response with more information. If you are not already represented by legal counsel you may call me for a free telephone consultation at 314-727-2822.
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