QUESTION
Can the children of an out of wedlock mother inherit their grandfather's property?
Asked on Mar 29th, 2021 on Wills and Probate - Virginia
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Grandfather had children in wedlock and my parent out of wedlock. My parent is acknowledged in obituary. My parent is recently deceased. Do I have to prove that we are related in order to inherit? Do I have to have certain documents proving acknowledgement? If my mother's name is incorrect or a maiden name is on a proof of acknowledgement document is it valid?
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You must prove the line of descent. Take your documents to a probate attorney who practices in the county in which your grandfather lived and died for review. Note that if your grandfather had a Will, your father may not have been named or, if named, the Will may not pass things to his children if he died. In either instance you will not inherit.
Answered on Mar 30th, 2021 at 5:25 AM
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