Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Oregon

I recently found out my dad passed away, I had been looking for him my entire life but never found him. I started looking into who got all of his assets and discovered his sister took all of his money, she went and got an affidavit of successor a month after his death. Now my dad wasn't married nor did he have any other children I am the only one and he is on my birth certificate. If she has already obtained the money can I sue her since it should have gone to me? And how would they collect the money from her? I tried to talk to her civilly bit he denied everything even though I have a certified letter statig the facts.


Asked on 1/28/13, 11:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Clarke David C. Clarke, Attorney at Law

You should definitely go see a lawyer who practices in the area of probate. A lot will depend on what she knew, when she knew it and your ability to prove paternity. Having your father's name on your birth certificate is great but paternity could still be contested. Bottom line is go see a lawyer, you could have a claim against your aunt.

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Answered on 1/29/13, 6:27 pm


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