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    ahtaamu Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 29, 2012, 04:32 PM
    Deceased parent and unpaid child support
    My child's father, whom I was married to, has back child support owed. He passed away a couple of months ago. He owned a home and property in Washington State. What legal grounds does my son or I have to collect the back support or the property? My son is his only child.
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    Apr 29, 2012, 04:35 PM
    If there was back support owed, you can place a claim against his estate to collect that support. If you son was his only offspring, he may be able to claim a share of the estate if there was no will. So you need to find out the status of the estate. Check with the local county Probate court.
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    Apr 29, 2012, 05:29 PM
    The child may even have a claim to the estate, and for sure can file a claim for support against the estate. I would hire a probate attorney to investigate the estate.
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