Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Oklahoma
child rights when their is a deceased parent
my 11 and 13 year old daughters father recently died and his father has taken over every part of his property/money. are the girl entitled to his estate as opposed to his father?
Asked on 9/23/07, 11:27 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kurt Kennedy
Kurt M. Kennedy,Attorney at Law
Re: child rights when their is a deceased parent
If the decedent was not married and did not have a will at the time of his death, then his children are entitled to receive his estate. You may need to file a probate action to ensure that the estate is properly accounted for and distributed.
Answered on 9/24/07, 9:55 am