Estate Division Without Will

Summary

In Washington State, if parents die without a will, the estate is divided equally among all children, including stepchildren. The proceeds from the home sale would be split 5 ways, including you. Understanding your rights is crucial.

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I have an estate question
Hello ****, I'd be happy to help with your estate-related question. Could you please provide me with some more details about your situation? Also, could you let me know which country and state you're located in? This information will help me give you the most accurate advice.
I am in washington state. I was my fathers only child. But have * step siblings. My father passed away and my step mother passed away * weeks later. They had no will. My step siblings say im entitled to nothing from my dads estate. Is that right?
In Washington State, if a parent dies without a will:
- The surviving spouse gets all the community property.
- The surviving spouse gets half of the separate property, and the children (including you) split the rest.
Since both parents passed, their estate would usually be divided among all their children, including you.
So aftwr selling their home they would have to split themoney * ways? Including me?
Yes, ****. In Washington State, if both parents passed away without a will, the estate would typically be divided equally among all children. So, the proceeds from the home sale would be split * ways, including you.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. It's important to understand your rights.