QUESTION
Do I have to share property with my step kids?
Asked on Feb 22nd, 2016 on Estate Planning - Indiana
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My husband divorced in 2003, has 3 kids with ex. We got married in 2008 and have one child together. When we got married, about $40,000.00 house Mortgage left and One car paid off. We bought another car 4 years ago which is paid off now. The house was paid off once, but we took $50,000.00 out and lost all in stock, so we are paying mortgage again on house now. Either house or cars are under his name. I wonder if anything happens to him, since everything is under his name, do I have to give my step kids money? What portion do I get? The house values about $90,000.00.
1 ANSWER
Criminal and General Civil Litigation Attorney serving Warsaw, IN
Partner at
Rockhill Pinnick LLP
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Yes, without a will, you will share in your husband's solely owned assets if he dies. It is impossible to tell you now how much that will be. The two of you need to write wills to state how each of you wants your property distributed.
Answered on Mar 17th, 2016 at 5:01 AM