Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Re: wills and astates

Based on what you have presented, only your wife will inherit from her mother.

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Re: wills and astates

Just based upon the facts as you state them with nothing additional: No, you are not.

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Re: wills and astates

Only natural heirs at law are entitled to a share of an intestate (no will) estate. This follows the family tree concept (surviving spouse first, then children, grandchildren, etc.) No in-laws are entitled to part of the estate.