My brother was disinherited by my mother. Is he still entitled to an inheritance from my mother's brother?

Questioner

My brother was disinherited by my mother who has since passed away. Now my mother's brother has also passed away. What is my brother entitled to?

Lawyer

Disinheriting a family member only affects the estate of the person who did the disinheriting. In this case, your mother can only disinherit your brother from her own estate. So, disinheriting your mother means that your brother is no longer entitled to her estate. The inheritance of your uncle, your mother's brother, is separate from this. Whether your brother is entitled to a portion of this inheritance depends on what your uncle has determined in his will. If your uncle has not left a will, the inheritance will be divided according to the law. The law stipulates that the children and any widow or widower of the deceased inherit first. If there are none, the rest of the family, such as brothers and sisters, inherit. If there are none either, the nephews and nieces, including possibly your brother, receive the inheritance. So, the fact that your brother was disinherited by your mother does not affect his possible inheritance rights from your mother's brother. This is determined by law or your uncle's will. It is advisable to consult a legal expert or notary for more specific information, as inheritance law can be a complex area of ​​law with many factors that can have an influence. ---------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer I would like to invite you to rate the above answer so that we can learn from your response.