Inheritance Rights For Heirs

Summary

If youre not mentioned in a will and your parent (the child of the decedent) is deceased, you may have rights in New York State. These include the right to an intestate share and the right to challenge the will. The right to intestate share means that in the absence of a will, or if youre not mentioned in it, you may have a right to a portion of the deceaseds estate as per the laws of intestate succession in New York State. Consult an attorney for personalized advice.

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I'm listed as an heir in my grandmother's will but there is no mention of me or my predeceased father in it.
I understand your concern. Can you please share with me your location to provide accurate information?
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I understand your situation. In New York State, if you're not mentioned in the will and your parent (the child of the decedent) is deceased, you may have rights. These include:
- Right to Intestate Share
- Right to Challenge the Will
Your rights depend on specifics of your case. Consult an attorney for personalized advice.
What is right to intestate the will mean
The "right to intestate share" means that in the absence of a will, or if you're not mentioned in it, you may have a right to a portion of the deceased's estate as per the laws of intestate succession in New York State.