[Labyrinthos]

Now if you could learn to read, then think, then type, you'd be great!....

I can read, think, and type, just not all at the same time, especially after Friday afternoon happy hour.

[Gracey]

Perhaps this subject has been touched on and I'm repeating it, but I wonder how many people in second or multiple marriages understand what happens if they or their mate dies without a will.

I heard of a widow who had to sell her own house because her mates children wanted their share of equity in the house. I would imagine the laws are different from state to state. Also, If a husband receives heirlooms from his family, and he dies in old age, does his new wife and her children get the heirlooms automatically, without a will?

I suppose these situations can cause many heartaches for the parties involved. In addition, I would think that some of these subjects are not easy and open for discussion between members of multiple marriages without shared biological children.

My brother received most of the antiques from my parents (I live far away). He will die before his wife, unless there's an unforseen accident. Do my brother's children have a right to any of their grandparents furniture if it's not stipulated in a will?