Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

step children inheritance

my stepfather did not have children.Am I in line before nieces or nephews.


Asked on 11/03/07, 5:53 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: step children inheritance

Stepchildren inherit nothing in Georgia unless they are provided for in a will.

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Answered on 11/03/07, 5:55 pm
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: step children inheritance

Mr. Ashman's question is not really correct. They may also be provided for in a Living Trust, or even by other means.

Step children are not in line by the laws of intestacy, meaning if your stepfather's estate is probated and there is no will.

Your stepfather, of course, can fix that by a Will, but preferably will by getting a living trust package.

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Answered on 11/04/07, 1:52 am


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