Inheritance Without Will Guide

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. In North Carolina, if a person dies without a will (intestate), the estate is distributed according to state intestacy laws.
To understand your entitlement, I need to know:
- Did your mother have any other children?
- Did the deceased man have any children from another marriage?

Thank you for the information. In North Carolina, if someone dies intestate (without a will), the estate is distributed according to intestacy laws. Here's how it generally works:
- If your mother had children with her husband, those children might inherit the estate.
- If you are her only child, you might be entitled to a portion of the estate.
Did your mother have children with her recent husband?

Thank you for the detailed information. In North Carolina, the distribution of an intestate estate involving multiple children from different relationships can be complex. Here's a general outline of how intestate succession works:
- **Children of the deceased:** All biological and legally adopted children have equal rights to inherit.
- **Spouse's children:** Stepchildren do not inherit unless legally adopted by the deceased.
To better understand your specific situation:
- Are you asking about the estate of your mother's husband or your mother?

Thank you for clarifying. In North Carolina, if your mother's husband dies intestate (without a will), his estate is distributed as follows:
- **Surviving Spouse**: The spouse typically receives the first $*,* plus one-half of the remaining estate if there are surviving children.
- **Children**: All biological and legally adopted children of the deceased share the remaining estate equally.
Given this, your entitlement depends on the presence of other biological children of your mother's husband.
Is there a surviving spouse or other biological children of your mother's husband?

Thank you for sharing all the details. Here is a summary of how the estate might be distributed:
- **Surviving Spouse**: Receives the first $*,* plus one-half of the remaining estate.
- **Biological Children**: Share the remaining estate equally.
Since there are surviving children, the estate will be divided among them after the spouse's share.

Do you need any more specific information or assistance?