What is the name of your state? Arizona
I live in Arizona, my father lives in Mass. He abandonded my sister (who is now deceased) and me after my mother divorced him in the late 60's and he has been re-married since the mid 70's. He has never paid any child support to my mother and I recently found out he is still alive but very ill and dying. What I'm wondering is... When he dies, do I have any rights to his estate if I am not in his will? I know he has a son and his wife is still alive but as a living heir am I still entitled to anything? I know he owns several comercial and residential properties but I don't know what the laws are if he intentionally leaves me out of his will. I was only ten years old when he abandonded me so there was issue of him not thinking I can't handle finances etc. He abandonded us so he would not have to pay child support and got away with it. Can he get away without leaving me anything upon his death? Any information regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I live in Arizona, my father lives in Mass. He abandonded my sister (who is now deceased) and me after my mother divorced him in the late 60's and he has been re-married since the mid 70's. He has never paid any child support to my mother and I recently found out he is still alive but very ill and dying. What I'm wondering is... When he dies, do I have any rights to his estate if I am not in his will? I know he has a son and his wife is still alive but as a living heir am I still entitled to anything? I know he owns several comercial and residential properties but I don't know what the laws are if he intentionally leaves me out of his will. I was only ten years old when he abandonded me so there was issue of him not thinking I can't handle finances etc. He abandonded us so he would not have to pay child support and got away with it. Can he get away without leaving me anything upon his death? Any information regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.