Inheritance Dispute In Mississippi

Summary

In Mississippi, if someone dies without a will, intestate laws determine property distribution. The spouse inherits the first $50,000 plus half of the remaining estate if there are descendants. The spouse inherits everything if there are no descendants. To obtain a death certificate, contact the Mississippi State Department of Healths Vital Records. If your father was added to a deed, that property might be part of his estate, but consult a probate attorney for specifics.

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my dad died without a willand his wife is trying to sell everything and she's not reporting all of his assets she has taken money out of his accounts and sold all of his cattle and she's not being fair she's trying to change Deeds and everything else
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. In Missouri, when someone dies without a will, their property is distributed according to state "intestate" laws.
- If the deceased person is survived by a spouse and descendants, the spouse inherits half of the intestate property and the descendants inherit the rest.
- If there are no descendants, the spouse inherits all the intestate property.
If you feel there's foul play, you can seek legal advice or contact your local probate court to raise your concerns.
this is in the state of Mississippi not Missouri
I apologize for the confusion, ****. In Mississippi, intestate laws apply if someone dies without a will.
- The spouse inherits the first $*,* of the estate plus half of the balance if there are descendants.
- The spouse inherits everything if there are no descendants.
If you believe there's wrongdoing, you should consult a probate attorney or contact your local probate court.
what do you mean the spouse and has the first *,* of this state plus half of the balance if they are descendants
In Mississippi, if a person dies without a will and leaves behind a spouse and descendants (children, grandchildren), the spouse is entitled to the first $*,* of the estate. The remaining estate is then divided in half - one half goes to the spouse, and the other half is divided among the descendants.
how would I receive the death certificate
In Missouri, you can request a death certificate from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. You may be required to provide proof of relationship to the deceased and a valid reason for requesting the certificate.
this is in the state of Mississippi not Missouri
I apologize for the confusion, ****. In Mississippi, you can request a death certificate from the Mississippi State Department of Health's Vital Records. You may need to provide verification of your relationship to the deceased and a valid reason for the request.
if her father added my dad to his deed of * acres isn't that part of my dad's estate
In general, if your father was added to the deed of the * acres, that property could potentially be part of his estate. However, it would depend on the specific legal details of the deed. It's recommended to consult with a probate attorney to verify.