What rights do I have as I have as an heir?
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What rights do I have as I have as an heir?
My aunt recently died and supposedly left her entire estate to my older sister – house valued at 250K. I have not seen the Will but my sister has taken over everything and now wants to give me and my other sibling 1k. She plans to sell the house in a few years. My other sister thinks if we cash the checks sent to us that we could lose any rights to the house when it sells.
Asked on June 19, 2014 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. If your Aunt left a valid Last Will and Testament that left everything to your sister then you may not have any rights to the house at all, now or later. If you are the only heirs to the estate and she dies with out a WIll then you would have shared equally. But barring undue influence buy your sister upon your aunt to leave her everything and cut you out there is little you can do. And your time to object to the Will and probate is limited and may have already passed. Please go and speak with an attorney in the area about that issue in particular. Good luck.
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