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My sister passed away & was not married but co habitated for years but the state she lived in doesn't recognize common law marriages. Her significant Other has hired a probate lawyer but not certain if sister had a will or if she did if if it was filed under duress or if sound mind. Only living blood relative is me. I am beng asked to give information without all the details or copy of will if there was one. Who is eligible for survivor benefits and debts and should I contest the probate and/or will and how do I best handle this matter. I do not and have not been provided a copy of the will if there is one. Need to understand rights & how to handle
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As next of kin, if there is a will, you need to be served with a citation for probate. You are also entitled to a copy of the will. Who is asking for information? Death benefits usually have a pay on death provision, and the boyfriend might be that person. One way to handle it is to file an administration as next of kin, and see what shakes out.
Answered on Aug 30th, 2016 at 6:10 AM