My mother passed away in 2014. She had no will. she left 22,000. There are five children.
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My mother passed away in 2014. She had no will. she left 22,000. There are five children.
My mother passed away in 2014. I have not been in contact with any of my
siblings since that time. My mother had 22,000 in the bank when she passed
away. There are five siblings and I would like to know if I am entitled to
a share of the money and how do I go about getting it.
Asked on November 29, 2017 under Estate Planning, South Carolina
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Since your mother died without a Will, she died "intestate". This means that the laws of the state in which she was domiciled at her death applies. Since you mention no survivng spouse, I will assume that there isn't one. Accordingly, your mother's heirs are solely her children, who are legally entitled to equal shares of your mother's estate.
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss and the situation as it stands. If you Mother died Intestate - without a Will - then the intestacy statutes apply. In your case if there are children but no spouse still alive you and your siblings share equally after the estate debts are paid. Good luck
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