If there is an unclaimed sum of money regarding my deceased grandmother, and her children are still alive, might I be entitled to any part of it?
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If there is an unclaimed sum of money regarding my deceased grandmother, and her children are still alive, might I be entitled to any part of it?
I recieved a letter from an attorney in reference to unclaimed money from property of my deceased grandmother that I may be entitled to. I spoke with my father who also recieved a letter and he said that I would not be entitled to any of it since he and my aunt are still living and that it would be a waste of time to contact the attorney. Since I did recieve the letter might I be entitled to part of it?
Asked on January 31, 2011 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
That would depend. If your Grandmother left a Last Will and Testament and you were named in it then you may be entitled to something. If, however, she died without a Last Will and Testament - known as "intestate"- then your Father may be correct. Generally speaking the Intestacy laws follow a list of beneficiaries in order of how they are to inherit. For example, your spouse will inherit with your children; your children before your parents or siblings, etc. The attorney is making sure that he or she is covering all bases with all potential beneficiaries. But I would without a doubt contact the attorney just to be sure. Good luck.
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