Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

Mother dies. Does new wife of father have claim to all his inheritance

My dad is a widower now. If he remarries and then he dies will his new wife be intitled to all his estate? And if she dies will her own kids be entitled to all her accumilated inheritance from my dad?


Asked on 12/17/01, 3:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brandon Barnett Brandon J. Barnett Attorney At Law

Re: Mother dies. Does new wife of father have claim to all his inheritance

My firm is based in western PA and we offer a no cost initial consultation. As far as the issue at hand, your potential step mom may have a cliam depending on several factors. Wifes are typically automatically given a specific amount regardless of what the will states. However your father can direct specifc amounts to other heirs. You can call or e-mail me to discuss.

Brandon Barnett 412-916-1677

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Answered on 1/02/02, 8:59 pm


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