My grandmother died and my family is getting money, am I entitled to any of it?
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My grandmother died and my family is getting money, am I entitled to any of it?
My grandmother died at a nursing home due to lack of medical attention. My family has a lawsuit but says
that I’m not entitled to any of it. The other day I received papers in the mail asking to sign papers to say I agree? Why would I sign the papers if I’m not entitled to any of the estate?
Asked on October 11, 2017 under Estate Planning, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard to guide you in this since I can not read the paperwork involved. I would urge you to seek help and have a lawyer read the papers and explain things to you before you sign anything. If your Grandmother died without a Will and her children are all still living then likely you would not inherit under the intestacy statutes in Michigan. But if she had a Will and you were in it, any proceeds from the lawsuit would pass through that and you would inherit. Get help. Good luck.
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