6 siblings 1 sent cheque for late dads death of miners decease can she keep it legally?

Question

claim made for compensation it was on dads death certificate he died from the miners decease claim is settled and payment has gone to 1 sibling who is now claiming it is her,s can she really do this as there are another 5 siblings who were told they would all get a share

Answer 1

if there is no will then it is usually split between the surviving children.

Answer 2

If there is documentary evidence, e.g. a will, that says the compensation must be shared, the sibling who received the payment must share it, if it was only a verbal agreement, or wish declared by your father, then I think it would be very difficult to prove, especially if the sibling who received the payment is the eldest. You really do need to get legal advice !

Answer 3

1- I am sure you have a valid question.. however, it is completely unlikely to be seen by many persons with legal knowledge, who normally do not review questions in the genealogy area.

2- The law is different depending on where you live. If you repost the question in law/ethics area, you would be better off to include where you live.

3- Do not forget.. yahoo answers is open to any opinion, not just lawyers. In serious matters, you cannot rely on what an amateur tells you.

Answer 4

she can if he had a will or if she is the executor of his estate.

ALL HIS BILLS must be paid before any money is disbursed.

So realistically it can take a year before you would see a dime.