my dad died two years ago. I was in the will but i never been at a succesion. what do you think about that?
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I don't know if I can give you an answer, but here are two suggestions:\n1) Contact the attorney that handled the estate and find out what the arrangements were.\n2) Talk to your step-sister and ask her (in a non-confrontational way) to show you the official documents and payment info.  If she resists, then go with 1)
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Ok, a will is basically a note to legally leave when you die showing what you want done with your body, your household belongings, your investments, your savings and anything else you own.\n\nPretend you are in your 90's and you are about to die. What would you want to happen to your body? Do you want to be burried or cremated? What about your belongings? Who gets those?
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My dad died 2 years ago and I did not cry out loud.On the inside i was in hysterics,on the outside calm.I am still that way.Perhaps that is why I ache inside> I still think of him many times a day. So I can not give you advice on how to deal ; only tell you that you are not alone.
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I’m really sorry for your loss.\n\nYour experience is very normal, and I’ve heard as much from other people, especially if they had a good steady relationship with the parent who died. My grandfather died recently (he was in his 90's), and my mother is going through the same thing, even though she was prepared for it.\n\nEven deep friendships have the same sort of “resonance.” One author wrote about his best friend dying in an unexpected accident and said that every time he saw a white SUV of the same model as his friend’s sitting in a parking lot or passing him on the road, he had to fight the urge to pull over or turn around and look for him. His head knew that his friend was gone and not coming back, but his heart kept hoping anyway. \n\nThere are so many cues around us that we associate with someone we care about, and even when they are not there, we are still cued to respond.\n\nI know it’s distressful, but unless you are doing some dangerous things because of the feelings or find yourself unable to function on a daily basis, I would just say you’re very normal. \n\nLook at it as a clear indication of how much you loved your father and what a good relationship you two had together: Even though he has died, his presence still seems very real to you. \n\nHe is in a sense “always with you.” \n\nThat’s actually something special -- it's an experience that some people never have with their parents or anyone else. In a way, although you are suffering his loss, you are still very blessed.
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There's no law that says a will has to be fair.  The reason people write wills is so they can do whatever they want and be sure their wishes will be carried out.  Don't blame your father; it's likely his hands are tied.  And don't be bitter, either.  Money can pull families apart, and it's not really worth it.
199619
If you haven't co-signed for anything than you wouldn't be responsible. Check the laws that govern where you live though. The estate pays the bills, then anything that is left, is divided between the heirs, or according to the will.
64213
It's doubtful that you will find something like that on the internet. I have never heard of the "at least one dollar" and I have lost both parents. Your best bet is to contact the executor of the will.
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Dad passed away in August 2003.  Mom passed away in March 2006.  At some point, I think they gave up being mad at me.
853156
Your question only brings more questions to mind. How do you know there is a Will? Is it a large estate? Is an Attorney already involved? Has anyone contacted you in this regard and who?\nIf you found a Will, I would suggest you take it to an Attorney.
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i dont know - my dads been gone for 27 years ,he died when i was 8
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I'm sorry for your loss.\n\nMy father died unexpectedly when I was 27. \n\nI don't remember much of the first year without my dad, other than some pretty messed-up holidays.  This is a protection mechanism. The first year is the most dreadful, because of holidays, birthdays and the awkwardness of figuring out how to celebrate something supposedly happy with the air of absence and sorrow hanging over it.\n\nWhen people initially told me in a few years it would be better, I was furious with them. I didn't want it to get better and I didn't want believe it would--a part of me felt that I would be a bad daughter if I stopped grieving. As I started healing and felt less pain...TI worried if I was grieving too little. And I thought maybe I had grieved too much, as well! Very confusing. I felt like I was doing everything wrong.\n\nBut this wasn't the case. I was grieving just right for me. And after a few years, it was still sad but not heartwrenchingly so and it kept getting a little better with each passing month. I realized that I wasn't a bad daughter. I realized that I was healing and getting on with my life and that by going on, I was, in my own way, honoring my dad. My father has been deceased for seven years now, and there are still times when it's painful, but it's not crippling or scary any more. And I remember much more of our happy times, too.\n\nPeople grieve at different rates and I feel it is wrong to try to put a timeline on healing. Our society is very timeline-based, even if those timelines don't properly apply to messy, organic processes like recovering from the loss of a loved one.\n\nIf however, you find that your grieving is truly interfering with your family, work and social life after year, you probably need some help working through your sorrow. Books, videos, chaplains or ministers or therapists are all very helpful in situations such as yours.
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Find out who was his lawyer - maybe they can help.  Do you know who was the executor.  Can you remember at the time any dealings with regard to property or lawyers that can at least give you a starting point.  I do not think that wills are public property so you would need the lawyer or executor's permission.
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I think that you should contact a law office that specializes in Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law and seek a free consultation to see if they may be able to make a case for you or make a referral to what should be the next move. Good Luck...and keep the fire to inquire!
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To see that ALL of the will's directions are followed. You will also have to dispose(sell)  or distribute any worldy goods of the departed one. Also, you will need to see that all the bills of the departed one are paid. The money comes from liquidating assets of the departed one.  You need to take the will to probate and they will direct you in the legal matters.  In our state you can claim 2.5% of all assets for the duties you have performed. This is optional.  I was executrix of my fathers will and did not take the 2.5%. I just divided everything equally amongst me and my siblings after paying dad's bills (including the funeral). Your state might have slightly different laws so check with probate.  I am in Georgia.     m
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You do have a void in your life. You miss the parents you wish you had. My father passed away more than twenty years go when i was a little girl and i still am having a hard time with it. I don't remember conversations and never got to know him. I miss what i could of had. There is no real getting over it. It's more of accepting the way things are. I know i can't bring him back and it sucks. One thing i read recently i wish i could remember where. The article was about making a patch work quilt in your mind with the people in your life that have the qualities that you would want in a mother or father. Say you have a friend who is really good at listening, that can be a piece of what a mom is to you. Someone else in your life who encourages you is another part of what a mom is to you and slowly you piece together a mother. Instead of getting all of a mom in one person many people end up fill the void that is empty. It will never be the same as the real thing but that is where acceptance is a huge part of learning to cope. You will always miss them and wonder what life would be like with them. I wish i had a better answer for you. Sincerely,if during my journey in finding acceptance with my fathers death i learn something better i will let you know.
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There is no amount you can personally put on your fathers life. The government and businesses can trust me rather easily. But for you there is no amount of money no amount of memories that can bring him back the way he was before all of this. You can gain finances from it, but I will tell you already that it will not do for you or for your family what you are probably looking for. Trust me I know the feelings on this, because I have had so many personal family deaths in my life. There is no amount that will or ever will be enough to ease any pain from your fathers death. I feel really bad for you and I know how hard you must be hurting so please if you ever need to just talk to someone write back on here and i will email you.
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If the document your dad signed was legal, then you have a legal case.  But 2000.00 isn't very much money to start with, and a lawyer will probably cost you more than 2000.00.  \n\nYou might want to wait a little while to see how you feel before making a decision about this.  If you get involved with figuring this out now, it may temporarily distract you from the pain of losing your father, but is that what you really want?   I suggest you give yourself time to grieve and to remember things about your dad, and to spend time with your sister, etc.  I hope you and your family can find comfort in each other during this difficult time.