Kathy Goodfarb
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? California
Although I live in Hawaii, I am trying to find out what to do about my Dad passing away with no will. My dad passed away in 2001. At that time his wife told me he had written my brother and myself out of the will. When I asked to see it , she refused. I know I've let this go for a long time, but recently I've been in contact with a relative from my Dads side of the family I didn't know I had. My Dad was a Country and Western entertainer, well know in the 50's and 60's. This relative has a website devoted to my Dad and had asked what had happened to his awards and guitar. When I asked my Dads wife, she says she gave his belongings to her kids ( they had their own father and my Dad never adopted them nor supported them). I decided to try and find out what had really happened and when I contacted L.A. courts I was informed no will had been filed. All I want is to have a few of his possesions he obtained before his marrige to the present wife. For example: his awards, a popcorn tin with his name on it, his watch and guitar. I could understand her kids getting all if it had been written in a will, but no will exists. Furthermore I was in constant contact with my father up to his passing and not only did we have a wonderful relationship but a few months before his passing he sent me his pinkie ring that his mother had given him that was a family heirloom. I also didn't persue this before because his wife and her kids were allways so wonderful to my Dad and I guess I trusted her and didn't want to cause any more grief, but now I find out I've been lied to and wish to find out how I can obtain the few items that were his that mean so much to me. Any and all help is greatley appreciated.
MahaloWhat is the name of your state?
Although I live in Hawaii, I am trying to find out what to do about my Dad passing away with no will. My dad passed away in 2001. At that time his wife told me he had written my brother and myself out of the will. When I asked to see it , she refused. I know I've let this go for a long time, but recently I've been in contact with a relative from my Dads side of the family I didn't know I had. My Dad was a Country and Western entertainer, well know in the 50's and 60's. This relative has a website devoted to my Dad and had asked what had happened to his awards and guitar. When I asked my Dads wife, she says she gave his belongings to her kids ( they had their own father and my Dad never adopted them nor supported them). I decided to try and find out what had really happened and when I contacted L.A. courts I was informed no will had been filed. All I want is to have a few of his possesions he obtained before his marrige to the present wife. For example: his awards, a popcorn tin with his name on it, his watch and guitar. I could understand her kids getting all if it had been written in a will, but no will exists. Furthermore I was in constant contact with my father up to his passing and not only did we have a wonderful relationship but a few months before his passing he sent me his pinkie ring that his mother had given him that was a family heirloom. I also didn't persue this before because his wife and her kids were allways so wonderful to my Dad and I guess I trusted her and didn't want to cause any more grief, but now I find out I've been lied to and wish to find out how I can obtain the few items that were his that mean so much to me. Any and all help is greatley appreciated.
MahaloWhat is the name of your state?