can in-laws be considered in an estate with no will?
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can in-laws be considered in an estate with no will?
my Sister passed last year, her husband, whom we have had some contact with passed in the last few days with no will, no other relatives on his side except the 3 of us brother in-laws. it could be a rather large estate but we have no info. would we be considered in settling the estate, or do we have no rights in this matter but if we do, should we have an attorney or does the state handle it. they lived in Mariposa County, Ca
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Asked on January 25, 2018 under Estate Planning, Colorado
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. So you are one of the siblings of your sister (total 4 of you, 1 girl and 3 boys). From what I am understanding, your entire Sister's estate passed to your Brother in law either by Will or intestacy, correct and there were no children? And now he has passed away without a Will? Then everything passes on HIS side, not your sister's side, so no, you would likely not be considerd in the settlement of the estate. I think a lawyer should look at this no matter what though. Good luck.
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