Inheritance

[tigertummy]

Hi there,

This is a bit morbid but I wonder if anyone could tell me what happens in this scenario

A man has 3 children. 1 from a previous marriage and 2 by his current wife. If he dies first and she inherits everything where do things stand for his first child?

Thanks in advance

You mean include the children as Executors?
Fine, but being an Executor doesn’t mean you get any rights to the inheritance.

If the will says his wife inherits, then his wife inherits the lot and can do whatever she likes with it thereafter.

He can change his will to split his estate between his children and wife, or leave the house to the children but his wife allowed to live in it until she dies.

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What is the issue here OP? You’re being so generic in your statements no response is likely to give you the answer to your question. Is it the case you want to know whether the first child gets anything? If so the answer is (I) yes, of the will says so (if it doesn’t he would need to change it if he wants that to happen) or (ii) yes, if they can make out a claim they are dependent on him & provision should have been made for them, though I understand this would not be cheap or necessarily easy , otherwise they won’t have a claim.
Basically conversations need to be had with the dad and make sure the will is what he intends, though this may not give you the answer you consider “fair”.

Relatives of mine were in this position. Their mum and dad split up years ago. The dad remarried to a woman who also had children. He died and left everything to his current wife. His own children got nothing, and he had quite a bit of money.

I'm not intentionally trying to be vague, I'm only able to give the information I have.

Thank you for all your guidance. It's hugely appreciated!