[dantesg]

My grandmother passed in 2001 with two of her children still living. My father passed away in 1974. Do I automatically take his place as receipeant to what would have been his? What are my rights as his son?

[tickle]

Not unless her will states that you are the next recipient. You will have to check the will, if you can.

[JudyKayTee]

my grandmother passed in 2001 with two of her children still living. My father passed away in 1974. Do I automatically take his place as receipeant to what would have been his? What are my rights as his son?

Depending on your State but this is pretty much Nationwide:

If there is no Will, no, you are not entitled because distribution starts (and ends) at the closest relative(s), her sons and/our daughters. If there were no surviving children, yes, the line would start at Grandchildren.

If there is a Will and you are named, yes, of course. If the Will is names beneficiaries per stirpes it means that each family group receives a share. For example, if it's per stirpes your father's family group (which, obviously, includes you) would receive one-third. Her surviving children would each receive one third because they are individually each the group right now, having survived her. It would say to my children X, Y and Z per stirpes I bequeath...

The Will might also say, "To my surviving children ..."

With a 2001 death this is probably pretty much all settled.

Did I answer your question and do you understand? The per stirpes part can get a little confusing.