QUESTION
Can I probate my father's estate with no will but a live in girlfriend
Asked on Jul 25th, 2025 on Wills and Probate - Virginia
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My father is in hospice terminal 2 weeks to live so they say, he has no will that i know of but he has a live in girlfriend that she thinks she getting everything, my father has two children myself and my half sister from his previous marriage. Do I have a chance to fight for something can u advise me what my next steps are?
1 ANSWER
In Florida, a girlfriend would not have any inheritance rights unless provided for in the will or trust.
A spouse or wife would have inheritance rights. But Virginia, may have something special, such as common law marriage. Florida does not have common law marriage.
In Florida, Intestate (no will) would be inherited by the blood heirs (per stirpes) ie. children, if not married.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2025 at 7:56 AM