1/2 interest is in the house itself...Other interests like personal possessions do not necessarily become Scott's but may be divided among her heirs. It likely depends whether there is a will stating all goes to Scott.
Unless Laci left a will, Scott is her sole heir.
whether there is a will stating all goes to Scott That would be one of those good news/bad news situations.
"Scott, the good news is, that will leaving everything to you means they have to give back all her stuff now, yes, Scott, the diamonds, too. Scott, the bad news is, that will leaving everything to you tends to prove you had a motive to murder her."