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Do I have access to my stepdad's accounts after he dies?
Asked on Sep 21st, 2011 on Estate Planning - Georgia
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My mom is married to a man that is about to pass away. He has assets that were obtained while he has been married. He has a will and accounts that he has not told me about or I do not have access to. When he dies do I have a legal right to any of these? I think he has left everything to his daughter.
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The only people who have access to an account after death are persons named on the account (POD beneficiary/joint tenant/ co-owner) and persons who have been appointed to serve as personal representatives of an estate. Unless you meet those criteria, you would not have access.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2011 at 2:35 PM
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When he dies, the person he named in his will is the one who will handle things. Your mom will have a claim for a share of his estate, even if he has disinherited her. You will not.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Glen Edward Ashman
A stepchild has no rights whatsoever to a step parent's assets, with or without a will, unless the will leaves them something.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2011 at 10:25 AM