Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Utah

Father Dead/ Step Mother Won't Talk

My Dad died Jan 1,2008 after a 10 month bout with cancer. His home contains the estate of him and my deceased Mother and all the family descendants prior. He left behind my Sister and I as well as a 2nd wife ( My stepmother). The Stepmother will not tell us anything. We knew of a will and a life insurance policy. We cannot get ANY information from the Stepmother. We Do not know if any inheritance of our family possessions or life insurance benefits. We do not know where to begin to research. Step Mother surrounded herself with her own kids, sent us to motels and locked our fathers house to us. We are afraid stepmother plans to take all of our heirlooms and run. We have No idea how to stop her ( My Father was her 3rd husband). The situation is horrifying. Please tell me where my Sister and I can begin to investigate our rights regarding death of a parent.


Asked on 1/13/08, 4:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Father Dead/ Step Mother Won't Talk

Check with the local district court and see if probate has been opened. If not, you and your sister can open probate and seek appointment as the personal representatives. Once probate is opened you have subpoena powers to discover estate information. You are welcome to call for a free consultation.

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Answered on 1/14/08, 10:40 am


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