Originally posted by JVT:
When my father passed away last month, he didn't have a will. THANKFULLY, most everything went automatically to my mother.



You are lucky, JVT. My scenario was your nightmare. My father had no will AND didn't update the deed of the hosue- from his previous marriage. With both names on the house as DECEASED, the house became an estate- in which my half sister decided to take advantage of the situation.. and I almost lost my home.

A will is a MUST. I have a draft copy written, unfortunately it isnt notarized yet. But it will be hopefully soon.