When a mother dies, can the stepfather receive all assets without giving his stepchildren anything at all?
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When a mother dies, can the stepfather receive all assets without giving his stepchildren anything at all?
Asked on February 7, 2014 under Estate Planning, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Whether the stepfather receives all of the assets of the deceased mother in your question depends upon whether the deceased mother passed with a Will or Trust in effect or not. Based upon what you have written about, I suggest you consult with a Wills and trust attorney in your locality. Once can be found on attorneypages.com.
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