What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I am the only surviving child of my mother who died in 94 without a will in the state of California. At the time of her death, she had inherited from her mother oil royalties held in another state (New Mexico) to be distributed 50/50 with her surviving brother who resides in Texas. My uncle keeps telling me that since my mother left no will stating I am to inherit her belongings/holdings, it makes for a difficult transaction in transferring the holdings to my name. In the meantime, he receives all royalties and sends me a quarterly check. Being the only child of my unwed mother, wouldn't it automatically transfer to me? Obviously this does not protect me in the case of his death as wellWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I am the only surviving child of my mother who died in 94 without a will in the state of California. At the time of her death, she had inherited from her mother oil royalties held in another state (New Mexico) to be distributed 50/50 with her surviving brother who resides in Texas. My uncle keeps telling me that since my mother left no will stating I am to inherit her belongings/holdings, it makes for a difficult transaction in transferring the holdings to my name. In the meantime, he receives all royalties and sends me a quarterly check. Being the only child of my unwed mother, wouldn't it automatically transfer to me? Obviously this does not protect me in the case of his death as wellWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?