Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
What are my inheritance rights?
My father died about 20 years ago. I lived in Mexico at the time, and he did not know where I was. I recently found out that I have a half sister who inherited a bowling alley among other things when my father died. Do I have any claim to my father's estate? Is the statute of limitations long past?
Asked on 5/24/03, 6:35 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Chester
The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC
Re: What are my inheritance rights?
The 20 year delay is a big problem. Were you a minor or incapacitated during that time period? Do you know if your father had a will or died intestate (i.e. no will)?
If the executor knew you were alive and were entitled to a share of the estate, fraud may have been committed in cutting you out. In that case, you may have a claim.
Answered on 5/27/03, 9:48 am
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