If my mother dies without a Will and has no survivng spouse, since I’m the only child do I get all the assets?
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If my mother dies without a Will and has no survivng spouse, since I’m the only child do I get all the assets?
That is her personal belongings and the house.
Asked on May 6, 2013 under Estate Planning, Oklahoma
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
When a person dies without a Will, the rules of intestate succession determine inheritance. Intestate means dying without a Will.
Since there is no surviving spouse and you are the only child, you will inherit your mother's entire estate (house and personal belongings) under intestate succession.
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