Splitting Deceased Fathers Estate

Summary

In Mississippi, if a person dies without a will, their assets are divided according to the states intestate succession laws. As a sibling, you would inherit only if there are no surviving children of the deceased. If your brother had children, they would likely inherit his share. Since your father also passed away without a will, his assets will be divided according to Mississippis intestate laws, and your deceased brothers children might be entitled to their fathers share of the inheritance. Consult a local probate attorney for detailed advice.

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I need to know if I have to split my father's estate which includes only a three-bedroom house on a half acre of land with my deceased Brothers children my brother passed away with no will
Hello ****, could you please let me know which state you are located in? The inheritance laws vary from state to state.
Mississippi
Hello ****, in Mississippi:
- If a person dies without a will, their assets are divided according to the state's intestate succession laws.
- As a sibling, you would inherit only if there are no surviving children of the deceased.
- Your brother's children may have a claim to a portion of your father's estate.
If my brother passed without a will do I have to split my inheritance with them
Hello ****, in Mississippi:
- If a person dies without a will (intestate), their property goes to the closest relatives under state “intestate succession” laws.
- If your brother had children, they would likely inherit his share.
Please consult with a local probate attorney for more specific advice.
My father also passed without a will
Hello ****, since your father also passed away without a will in Mississippi:
- His assets will be divided according to Mississippi's intestate laws.
- Your deceased brother's children might be entitled to their father's share of the inheritance.
- Please consult a local probate attorney for detailed advice.