spunkyvagirl
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
Recently, my father came across mineral rights that my grandfather purchased 30 years ago. my grandfather died in 1986. my grandmother died in 1991. my father had a half brother who died in 2007 (same mother, different fathers--uncle from first marriage). Do my uncle's children have a claim on these mineral rights? there were wills for both grandparents but these mineral rights were not mentioned in either. my father is not looking to swindle anyone, he just doesn't want to be swindled. he is meeting with a lawyer soon, but is hesitant to ask him, as he does not trust lawyers (i do, but he's set in his ways)
thank you
Recently, my father came across mineral rights that my grandfather purchased 30 years ago. my grandfather died in 1986. my grandmother died in 1991. my father had a half brother who died in 2007 (same mother, different fathers--uncle from first marriage). Do my uncle's children have a claim on these mineral rights? there were wills for both grandparents but these mineral rights were not mentioned in either. my father is not looking to swindle anyone, he just doesn't want to be swindled. he is meeting with a lawyer soon, but is hesitant to ask him, as he does not trust lawyers (i do, but he's set in his ways)
thank you