If my mother-in-law’s Will bequeaths money to her grandchildren, would a stepgrand child be included?
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If my mother-in-law’s Will bequeaths money to her grandchildren, would a stepgrand child be included?
Asked on October 15, 2015 under Estate Planning, New Jersey
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
All the grandchildren inherit from your mother-in-law's bequest whether they are grandchildren or stepgrandchildren.
With regard to an inheritance, children, stepchildren, adopted, biological children, grandchildren, stepgrandchildren all have equal rights of inheritance subject to the provisions of a Will or other instrument.
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