Inheritance Rights In Georgia

Summary

In Georgia, if someone dies without a will, their estate is distributed according to intestacy laws. As the only child, you likely have a claim to your mothers estate, including the house. The surviving spouse may also have a claim, but it would be shared with you. Its important to consult a local probate attorney to understand your rights and the implications of signing any deeds.

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my father bought my mother a house in *. It was in my mother‘s name. my mother remarried she passed away recently and her husband wants to take claim to the house. My father bought the house in * and they’re still paying a mortgage. Do I have rights to the house that my father still has access to the mortgage to.
Hi Zoey! Sorry to hear about your situation. To better assist you, can you tell me if your mother had a will?
She did not have a trust or a will. I am her only child.
Hi Zoey! Since your mother did not have a will or a trust, her estate, including the house, will be subject to New Jersey's intestacy laws. In New Jersey, if a person dies without a will, their estate is distributed according to the following rules:
- If the deceased is survived by a spouse and descendants (children or grandchildren) from a different relationship, the surviving spouse gets the first *% of the estate (but at least $*,* and no more than $*,*) plus *% of the remaining estate. The descendants get the other *%.
- As her only child, you may have a claim to a portion of the house.
To get a clearer understanding and proceed with your case, I recommend consulting with a probate attorney in New Jersey. Would you like help connecting with a local lawyer who can assist you further?
This is not in the state of New Jersey is in the state of Georgia.
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Thank you for clarifying, Zoey. In Georgia, if someone dies without a will, their estate is distributed according to Georgia's intestacy laws.
- The surviving spouse and the children will share the estate.
- As her only child, you are likely entitled to a portion of the estate.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
so can the husband take possession of the house that my father purchased for my mother before they were married
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In Georgia, if your mother died without a will, her estate (including the house) would be distributed according to Georgia's intestacy laws. Since you are her only child, you are likely entitled to a portion of the estate. The husband may have a claim, but it would be shared with you.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
Yes if you could give me options for local lawyers, I am recently using someone who said I might not have a claim to the estate.
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It seems like you might have a strong claim under Georgia's intestacy laws. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
If yes, could you provide your phone number?
Thank you very much. Yes, I would like to be able to contact lawyers that would help my case could you possibly find a lawyer that are likely to assist the children of the disease?
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Great, Zoey! It seems like a high-value case. To connect you with local lawyers, could you please provide your phone number?
I have one more question if I have the deed should I sign it?
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Hi Zoey! It’s important to understand what you’re signing before doing so. The deed can affect ownership rights. Could you clarify what type of deed it is and who is asking you to sign it? This will help in giving more specific advice.
Administrative out of claim deed The husband’s lawyer.
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Zoey, it seems like you have a strong claim under Georgia's intestacy laws. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
If yes, could you please provide your phone number?