Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania
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My mother's husband passed awa yy about 2 and a half years ago and now his 2 adult children are suing my mom for half of his estate. he did not have a will.
1 Answer from Attorneys
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She should get a lawyer.
Even if there was no will, his estate had to be administered.
His children are also heirs with a right to part of his estate.
If she did not properly administer the estate, his children may have a valid claim against her.
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