My legal father died what would you do if?

It's okay to mourn your loss, but move on with your life. As far as the monetary and material stuff it will come if it is truly meant to. You had a "real" dad who raised, cared and loved you.

Obviously he wasn't a very active father in your life, however, that doesn't take away from the fact that he was your birth father and he probably did love you. First of all, i would definitely attend the funeral. Attending is just the right thing to do. As far as his estate is concerned....if he didn't leave you anything in his will then you really don't have any rights to it. Honestly, i wouldn't even fight for it..i would let it go. He didn't pay child support when you were younger but your mother had the ability to take him to court and have the courts MAKE him pay.I understand how it feels to have a dad that wasn't always there for you but taking what little money he may have left over after he died isn't worth the court costs and probably emotional strain that you will definitely go through. sorry for your loss but let it go.

Stop thinking about the times that he wasn't around for you because you had a real man in your life and he grew you up. Say thank God for everything that has happened to me so far as in experiences and forgive what he has done to you in the pass or what he hasn't done for you. He is going to be dealt with accordingly anyway but if you do get anything from him then you spend it or use it in anyway that you want but I would advise that you do so wisely. Let it be valuable then make yourself somebody important to the money world if you are then make things even better. If you want to fight for anything which I don't think you should, you shouldn't even make it an issue anyway. You should talk to a lawyer.

I think that if you are entitled to anything you should try to get what you can, however if there is a will and you have to contest it then it may not be worth while. Consult a lawyer for a free consultation. Get advice. Call one from the phone book and ask in the morning.

Hope it all works out your way!

You should sit down and really think about this, it was apparent from the get go that he was never going to be there for you.If he has you in his will great, enjoy, if not why would you feel he owed you something, were you not taken care of , did you have to go with out life essential stuff. Or is this only about revenge and money? only you can answer that one

Your real father is the one who loved and raised you. Dont dishonor him by giving attention to this stranger who has just died. Continue the life you've always known, and thank your parents for the loving life they've provided you.

well my story is the same as yours i grew up only with my mom. i just found out that my dad is realy sick and close to death. my anther brothers and sisters feel bad for him and vist him all the time. but i feel like i dont know him so why should i be sad and cry for him. he wasnt there when i was sick or anything. dont get me wrong he is my birth dad but to me hes a stranger. so i say just forget it its bettere if you just move on and let him keep everthing he has.

First things first. Find out if he had a will. If you are in it, you don't have to do anything. If he had money and you were not mentioned, you may have to hire a lawyer.

You have a father that cares for you, don't put any emphasis on the one that didn't. You've lived this long without anything he had.

Go say your good byes and move on with your life. If by chance you happen to inherit anything enjoy it.