QUESTION
Can my sister takes my step mom's house and she is not an actual family member
Asked on Apr 18th, 2021 on Estate Planning - Ohio
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My dad passed away but the house is in my deceased step mom's name and my sister is a step child also can she go through probate to take my stepmoms estate. When she is not an actual family member
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The facts you presented require a more detailed analysis in order to give you a clear answer. Without more information you're going to get a "maybe." The language of the deed matters, estate planning documents (if any) matter, timing matters, more specifics regarding lineage also matters. Until these issues are cleared up nobody is going to be able to give you a definite answer.
I recommend sitting down with an attorney to review your case in detail so you know what you're dealing with.
Best of luck.
Answered on Apr 19th, 2021 at 8:58 AM
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If the deed states that your stepmother is the owner and does not name your father, your stepmother is owner. It is not clear whether your "sister" is a child of your stepmother. If she is, she is an heir of your stepmother. If your stepmother adopted you, you are also an heir.
Answered on Apr 19th, 2021 at 5:35 AM
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