Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Tennessee

no Will

My step mother says that my dad didn't have a Will. We don't believe her. How do we find out? Daddy had alot of things & she says he left it all to her except the house they lived in. Daddy wouldn't have done that. He cared very much for us. Also, she has a ''lifetime dowery'' to his house. He did a quit-claim & the deed is already in mine & brothers name but she has a ''liftetime dowery'' Is there a catch to that? I'm sure if there is she will find it. Its our family home & we don't want to lose it. Daddy was very sick with cancer for 2 years & during this time she was able to talk him into a lot of things. We don't trust her at all. Thank you for your help in advance.


Asked on 7/21/05, 8:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Autry Jones Jones & Landers, Attorneys At Law

Re: no Will

Yes. There is something that can be done. If your Dad had no will, either of the heirs can file a petition asking the court to appoint them as administrator of the estate. This will force your stepmother to produce a will or come forward to ask the court to appoint her as administratrix. With that many acres involved, and other assets in the estate, some being also disposed of, I would not hesitate in getting things started. i can help. 423 266-4855

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Answered on 7/21/05, 8:30 pm


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