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New York
My cousin Karina (35) died on 04/23/05, leaving a daughter, Stephanie (7).
My cousin lived with my aunt, Martha, and they were the only family for the little girl. The father was not in the picture so my cousin decided when she was born to give her, her name and not the father's.
Karina died suddenly and did not take care of some money she had in banks, stocks, etc. and a house they purchased and were paying for.
Now, the father (biological) is around and wants to be part of Stephanie's life. I think it's appropriate to mention that he is aware ot the situation with the money left.
Questions:
Does my aunt (her grandmother) have rights over Stephanie's?
Does the father have rights over Stephanie's?
Can the father claim any rights over the money?
New York
My cousin Karina (35) died on 04/23/05, leaving a daughter, Stephanie (7).
My cousin lived with my aunt, Martha, and they were the only family for the little girl. The father was not in the picture so my cousin decided when she was born to give her, her name and not the father's.
Karina died suddenly and did not take care of some money she had in banks, stocks, etc. and a house they purchased and were paying for.
Now, the father (biological) is around and wants to be part of Stephanie's life. I think it's appropriate to mention that he is aware ot the situation with the money left.
Questions:
Does my aunt (her grandmother) have rights over Stephanie's?
Does the father have rights over Stephanie's?
Can the father claim any rights over the money?