Inheritance Options For Grandchild

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Your grandmother can update her will to include you as a beneficiary. Consider setting up a life estate or trust to ensure the house passes to you. Consult with an estate planning attorney for tailored advice.

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When I was seven years old my grandmother and grandfather got custody over me. They were unable to legally adopt me so instead got custody of me. My grandfather is not my biological grandfather but my grandmother is my biological grandmother. My grandfather had * children who are all grown. He had a will where everything went to his wife, my grandmother, when he passed away and then when she died everything would go to his kids. My grandmother and I currently live in his house which my grandmother currently owns till she dies. Is there anyway for me to inherit the house?
Hi ****! It sounds like a complex situation. Here are some general options you might consider:
- Discuss with Grandmother: Your grandmother can update her will to include you as a beneficiary.
- Life Estate or Trust: Explore setting up a life estate or trust to ensure the house passes to you.
- Legal Advice: Consult with an estate planning attorney for tailored advice.
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