Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Virginia
rights of heirs
fathe was remarried and passed away and had no will and his net worth was 143,000.00 dollars does his childern hold any part
Asked on 12/21/06, 11:28 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: rights of heirs
Yes, the intestate's children are entitled to share in his estate under the state's scheme of inheritance for the estates of those who die without a will(intestate). (The relevant statute can be found at Title 64.1 of the Virginia Code.)
Answered on 12/22/06, 9:25 am