If my grandfather died without a Will and his wife predeceased him, am I an heir?
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If my grandfather died without a Will and his wife predeceased him, am I an heir?
He left assets of real property and large sums of money in bank accounts with no title of payee?
Asked on December 10, 2014 under Estate Planning, Illinois
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Since your grandfather died without a Will, the rules of intestate succession determine inheritance.
Intestate means dying without a Will.
Under intestate succession, your grandfather's estate would have gone to his surviving spouse. Since there isn't any surviving spouse, the estate will be divided equally among the surviving children. If your parent, who is the child of your grandfather is deceased, you inherit your parent's share of your grandfather's estate.
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