Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

My stepfather has just died leaving no will behind. Can I claim his inheritance?


Asked on 4/03/15, 1:28 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
ANDREA G. TILLIS Law Offices of Andrea G. Tillis

Thank you for your question,,

In order for a stepchild to inheritit from their deceased stepfather, the decedent must have done one of two things -

1..During the decedent's lifetime, he adopted his stepchild; or

2. Left a will in which he made a bequest to his stepchild.

If neither was done, then a stepchild does not have legal standing to inheit anything from the stepfather.

I am sorry that I could not give you happier news, but the Answe is correct and one on which you can rely,

Kindest Regards,

ANDREA

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Answered on 4/04/15, 5:17 am


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