Can grandchildren sue their father for a grandchild’s portion of their grandparent’s estate?
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Can grandchildren sue their father for a grandchild’s portion of their grandparent’s estate?
My grandparents passed away many years ago and left a house and land. They only had 1 child, my father, who is still living. There are five grandchildren including myself. My grandparents left no Will. I don’t want to sound greedy but honestly greed is not what it is about. I have 2 full brothers and a half brother and sister. Our half brother and sister are almost 30 years younger than we are. My dad had willed his house to our half brother and is currently fixing up our grandparent’s house for our half sister and her husband to live there. It just feels like the grandchildren that actually knew them are being completely cut out.
Asked on April 24, 2015 under Estate Planning, Virginia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry about the situation that has arisen. But the reality of the matter is that you do not have a right to any portion of your Grandparent's estate. It went to your Father 100% and he can do with it as he pleases. So sorry.
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