Inheritance

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cyncha5000

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Hello I am looking for some advice on wills and inheritance statutes. I think I have an unusual case, and do not know where to go for help or even if I have a valid claim.

My father had passed away in August of 2006; however, I was never officially notified of his death until February 2007 through gossip from an Aunt. We both thought he had recently died, even that past weekend when I had received the information. I googled it, and found his obituary stating the date of his death.
I was never on good terms w/ my Step-mother, however, I had called her and asked why I was not notified. She stated that she had notified my sister-- but again I was never notified from my sister.

Is there anyway to find out if I was included in the will?She did send me pictures from my childhood- and that's about it.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.
 
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I have already contacted the probate court and had them look up if a will was on file- and came up with nothing. What is the next step?
 
You can file or have an attorney file probate on your behalf. As the personal representative, you can get the records to determine if there is an estate. If so, you will be responsible for taking possession and then distributing the estate as required by law. Try looking up the real estate records in the county to see if he owned any property. Most are available online.
 
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