As a stepchild do I have the right to know what was in my stepmother’s estate?
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As a stepchild do I have the right to know what was in my stepmother’s estate?
My dad pre-deceased her. I did not get along with her family but was close to her.
Asked on October 28, 2010 under Estate Planning, Indiana
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you have the right to know what was in your stepmother's estate. For inheritance purposes, a stepchild is treated the same as a natural-born child.
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