my father was co guardian of a person growing up, would that person now have any rights to inherit anything?
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In some states there is a theory of "equitable adoption". Only if a court finds that this is the case (assuming you are talking about the USA and not some other country where there are "simple" as well as "plenary" or "full" adoptions) can a child inherit directly in the absence of blood relationship or a last will and testament providing for such inheritance.\n\nAs always on Y! Q/A, non-lawyers have stated (above) what they think to be the law, but without understanding the arcane exceptions to the general rules. Google has some references to good definitions of equitable adoption: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22equitable+adoption%22&btnG=Google+Search and perhaps, just maybe, your facts will fit.\n\nOtherwise I'm afraid that person is out of luck.
1075594
incomplete detail.\n\nIt was ancestral property ? When your father left India? When did he die.  it is a complicated issue. You may be entitled for share. \nHindu joint family acts like a trust. All the members are like members of the trust.  But succession law is quite complicated. \n\nyou need a real lawyer.
636826
Check with the executor of his will, the trustee of his estate, his business partner(s), his wife...other kids???\n\nThe nature of your question implies to me that you are not the person who is "responsible" for finding this information...if you father deceased without a will/trust spelling these things out...there should be a probate attorney involved who can/will/should be checking this for you.\n\nIf the estate is not large enough to warrant an attorney, etc. and he left no records....look for receipts, membership letters coming in the mail, condolensce cards, etc.\n\nIf you are not the person designated to be handling your father's affairs after he became deceased.....stay out of it...except to ask these questions of the responsible party.
566282
That is really depends on you. Why is your son with his grandmother at the first place? Are you employed? If you cant provide your son, chances are the state will have someone else to look for him until you can.
774353
His ownership of it may not be transferrable to you unless they own it as a tenancy in common.  And even then, his share going to you may not guarantee you the right to live in the home.   \n\nIf they own it as joint tenants, it's basically one dies, the other one becomes full owner.  You get nothing.  \n\nYou really need to see a real estate attorney in your area to find out your rights and what you should do.
809901
You don't have to reside with him for him to be your legal guardian. \n\nIf he isn't your legal guardian in fact, then he has no right to keep any of your personal possessions without your expressed permission and is legally obligated to relinquish them to you.
197694
Yes.  If your not legally divorced yet.  Even though it's not fair, he has the exact same rights as if he was the person that had custody of them.   Unless you file for sole custody of the children, he has the right.
1029875
I don't know the specific laws in Illinois, you need to contact an attorney for that, but in most states both parents have to sign away their rights to the minor child.  You don't state whether your mother is living or not.  So we will assume she is not for the sake of the discussion.  You would need to go before a judge requesting to be made the guardian of the child.  The court will look at all the circumstances and determine if you are suitable to be the guardian.  If found to be acceptable you will be awarded custody and guardianship papers with all rights and responsibilities as if you were the natural parent.  Again I would advise you to contact an attorney regarding the specifics you would need to perform to obtain guardianship of your brother.
703673
If your grandfather was remarried when he died, then his land and things belong to his new wife, that is if he didn't have a will.  She can decide what she wants to do with his stuff.  Why was it never attempted to try and discover if your mother was actually his daughter??  Sounds like they waited a little to late.
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I dont know what your  other doing for this matter.\nIf property was earned by ur father then you are also legal heir.\nIf  its a encestor property then also ur legal heir.\nChek ur fathers will if there is any.\nUr grandma also is legal heir.\nI will suggest that u all shuld sit and stay  discuss and try to stay together and united.\nthis will give lot of support to all of you.\nAT your age it is difficult to take decission take help of your mother or any other well wisher.
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No.  This is covered by state law so it varies, but the spouse generally gets everything in the absence of a will - especially community property.  If there is no spouse, then the next of kin would get it.\n\nIf it's not too late already and you have substantial assets, consider getting a living trust.  You can avoid probate which can cost you 15% of the estate!
137536
First you have to prove he is your father, they you have to get his permission. Speak to a lawer because you will have to  go to court.
704573
If the rights are revoked, he does not have to pay in MOST cases. There could be exceptions. However, the liklihood he would get your daughter, even upon your death, is small if he has had nothiong to do with her to date. You can establish gaurdianship through a lawyer more than likely.
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Depends upon the state law where he died, and possibly where he was domiciled.  Generally the estranged spouse still gets a share as they are still married.\n\nSome possibilities:  2/2 rule.  Spouse gets half.  Children share remaining 1/2 (each gets 1/6)\n\n1/3, 2/3 rule.  Spouse gets 1/3.  Children share remaining 2/3 (each gets 2/9)\n\nAny jointly held property with right of survivorship passes to joint owner at moment of death and is excluded from division amongst other heirs.\n\nFirst wife gets nothing, but may be designated as custodian for childrens' shares.\n\nUltimately the courts will decide.
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Go see a lawyer IN THE SAME STATE AS YOUR FATHER and explain this situation.  Then hang around your father like a tick on a cold day until he signs a will.\n\nThis is the only good way to protect your mother from poverty or delayed property transfers while she is grieving.  All this should be settled now, in advance, based on the blessing of your father knowing he's going to die as well as about WHEN that's going to happen.\n\nYour mother's grief will be ENORMOUSLY AGGRAVATED if her husband dies without a will ("intestate" is the word for that).
807652
Your 15 year old grandson is not an adult. Any decisions made by him would have to be approved by his legal guardian. If that is you, then congratulations, if it is not then you have no legal right to him.
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Your Wife, Husband, Parent, or the one thought to be the next of kin, will need to go and get a Guardianship, from a Judge, if the one you speak of is unable to give you the proper Power of Attorney needed.\n\nCarson: