If my mother died and didn’t have a Will, m I entitled to half of her belongings?
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If my mother died and didn’t have a Will, m I entitled to half of her belongings?
I would like some of her personal belongings which have no real value except sentimental value. My sister refuses to give me anything. Am I entitled to some of her things? My sister told me she got a nice chunk of change (her words) when my mother died. I don’t know from where (assuming Social Security). She did not offer me or my older sister (who is now deceased). If I am entitled, how do I go about getting some of her things and half of the money my sister recieved upon my mother’s passing?
Asked on August 22, 2012 under Estate Planning, Oklahoma
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss and for the issues that have come up. If you mother died with out a Will that is known as dying "intestate" and the intestacy statutes in your state will apply. If your sister inherited under the law then you and your deceased sister (if she dies after your Mother) would have inherited also and in equal amounts. Did your sister file any paperwork in the probate court? Check. It will be a public record. And get legal help. Good luck.
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