If my girlfriend father passed away 6 years ago and her nephew was supposed to get a small amount of money and never did, does henow have legal right to get that money
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If my girlfriend father passed away 6 years ago and her nephew was supposed to get a small amount of money and never did, does henow have legal right to get that money
Asked on March 4, 2014 under Estate Planning, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Assuming that there is money from the father's estate after all bills are paid and he is clearly mentioned in the father's Will or trust, the nephew under the laws of all states in this country is entitled to receive what was given him in the Will or trust where the Will should have been probated already.
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