Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Father died last year what rights do I have
My father abandoned me and my Mom when I was young, he remarried and adopted three children. Never supported me, and he was a lawyer. I just learned on the Internet he died 1/5/06 I'm sure with a will. How can I find out if I am entitled to anything, and is there a deadline to file for this?
This is a unique situation in many ways.
Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Father died last year what rights do I have
The first issue to resolve is whether paternity was established.
You can search the County Clerk records of the county he resided in for a recorded Will. (It is public access)
Even though you were estranged, you must receive a Notice that the Will is being submitted to probate (if you were recognized as his child). There are multiple issues to resolve but you should act quickly.
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Re: Father died last year what rights do I have
You must contact the court or executor within 1 year of the date the extate entered probate or your rights will be lost.
The exception is when there is a will and you are nemed in the will as a beneficiary.
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