Do you mean that you are still wondering? Even after Tranquility's answer?
Sorry, it's just not very clear, but I know its because I wasn't being very clear. Was trying to be vague for privacy reasons but I should just be clear.
My husband is an heir to his mother's estate. He has 4 siblings. None of the 5 siblings like each other or their spouses. (Made thanksgiving really fun). Anyway, His mother's trust was real simple. It was one of those out of the box, nolo press type thingies. She didnt' really fill too much out. Basically her two assets a house and a savings account are in this trust. It was written before there were spouses, so she made no arrangements for spouses or grandchildren. She simply requested for her assets to be split in 5 equal ways.
So none of the 5 heirs are contesting anything. THe executor is one of the heirs. He's just got to file her final tax return and some other minor paperwork. We're going to sell the house and then everything gets split 5 ways.
What my husband is worried about...since his siblings don't like me, if he dies before the estate is settled, do I and/or our child automatically get his 20% or does he have to have a will drafted up that states his 20% goes to his wife?
Ok..hopefully that's clear and hopefully the answer will be too.
Thanks for your help so far, everyone.