Inheritance

celinepatricia

mother in law recently passed away, father in law already deceased.
My husband is also sadly deceased. Should his (our) children inherit what would have been his share of the estate along with his siblings? there was no will left. Thanks

Mojisola

celinepatricia wrote: »

mother in law recently passed away, father in law already deceased.
My husband is also sadly deceased. Should his (our) children inherit what would have been his share of the estate along with his siblings? there was no will left. Thanks

Yes. The children will inherit his share and it should be divided equally between them.

celinepatricia

Thats what i thought but I dont think they see it like that....
If they do everything legally as they should,how long should it be left until questions are asked?

Savvy_Sue

How old are your children?

One option might be to offer help, if you're able, rather than diving in with questions.

Robin9

celinepatricia wrote: »

Thats what i thought but I dont think they see it like that....

How do they see it ?

Who is administering the estate ?

SevenOfNine

This is how 'they' need to see it. https://www.gov.uk/inherits-someone-dies-without-will

Don't start a war too soon, try an amicable discussion first with one or two of the family if you can. When you've answered Robin9's questions #5, that person/those people, may plan to incorrectly distribute the assets but then be held personally liable, so they need to understand that.

celinepatricia

I dont know whos doing what, if anything. They may have just divided any monies between themselves. Sadly, after my husband died we were not really considered part of the family anymore.

Gavin83

celinepatricia wrote: »

I dont know whos doing what, if anything. They may have just divided any monies between themselves. Sadly, after my husband died we were not really considered part of the family anymore.

Have you asked them? Have you spoken to them at all?

Asking them how it's progressing and when your children can expect their share might be a good way to break the ice, if you haven't done so already.

If they're not cooperative you really need to get yourself a solicitor. It's likely to get messy.

teamgb

They will have to apply for Grant of Administration and this will require them to list all blood relatives.


Contact them and ask who is dealing with the estate and check that they include your children.


I am in the process of dealing with my Brothers estate under similar circumstances.

Dox

You keep referring to 'they' - who is 'they'?

badmemory

To be honest I thought this was rather obvious. I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong, but we are talking about the deceased husband's siblings.