Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Rhode Island

Lawsuit

My father passed away. He had a pending lawsuit that is about to settle, his wife has said nothing about it. Am I entitled to some of the settlement, or does she get it all. I think she's being very secretive and planning on keeping it.


Asked on 6/17/04, 7:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Joan McCormick Law Office of Joan A. McCormick

Re: Lawsuit

That would depend on who filed the law suit. If the estate filed then you might be if you are a beneficiary of the estate. If his wife filed you may not be entitled to any of the proceeds. There is not enough information given for me to give much of an opintion.

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Answered on 6/17/04, 9:17 pm


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