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mom married stepdad 27 yr ago & moved in his home taking all our family antiques. She passed. Will states personal belongings goes to me. He refuses.
Asked on Jul 18th, 2020 on Estate Planning - Alabama
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When my mom married my stepdad 27 years ago, she moved into his house taking my parents China & family antiques. She passed away recently leaving a Will that states “personal belongings” are to come to me. He will only give me her clothing stating the furniture and dishes are his because they are and have been in his house 27 years. Help!! Is he right?
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It depends on what Alabama case law defines as "personal belongings." Contact a probate lawyer practicing in the county in which she died. Generally speaking, heirlooms (such as family antiques) are a person's separate property.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2020 at 5:11 AM
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