If you r dad has a will - then his will governs what happens to his assets. If he does not - his estate is considered "intestate" (without a will) and then the second wife only gets a portion of the estate, not the whole thing. You should find out if your dad has a will. If he does not, and he is competent, talk to him about doing a will.
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