
Originally Posted by
dr. d
parents can do what they will to the properties, for as long as they are alive. but once they die, all properties up for inheritance shall be divided among the heirs:
children and surviving spouse get half, to be divided equally among them; and the surviving spouse get the other half.
recognized illegitimate children get half of what a legitimate child gets. un-recognized ones get nothing.
kabits get nothing.
if the division is in-equitable as is described above, there must be written justification in the will. if none, then those who feel short-changed can go to court.