[jaimielynn]

My father has always been a hard man to get along with all his life. Mom divorced him when we were children. Second family could not get out of the house fast enough. I have always been there for him when he was single, inviting him over the holidays and such. He now has a few million dollars and has cut me off as well for the past 5 years, not answering phones or his door. What's done is done. However, I would like some of the money when he passes away. Obviously I won't know when he passes due to the fact he has locked himself in and has no one and lives out of town. Do I have any legal options as far as being notified when he passes and information about his will?

[George_1950]

Welcome to AMHD. You may enhance the opportunity to learn of his passing by subscribing to the local newspaper.
Whether your father leaves a last will and testament, you are entitled to notice because you are an heir at law. For instance, in Virginia: "Generally, notice must be given to the decedent's spouse, heirs at law, whether or not there is a will, beneficiaries under the decedent will, if any, and beneficiaries under any will of the decedent previously probated with the court." Probate and estate administration in Virginia - VirginiaEstateLaw.com - Notice of Probate (btw, I'm neither resident of VA or associated with this firm.)