My Grandma died 2 days ago & in her will she left everything (house ect) to my Dad. Well last night my Dad died. My Dads will left everything to my mom (i think,if he has a will even,he may not) Now does that mean my mom now gets everything that my Grandma left for my Dad? Is she "next of kin"? Or would that be me,my Dad's oldest kid? How long after death does the things left in the will actually belong to the person it was left to?
There is no big rush and no real time limit. Your Mom needs to contact a lawyer (when she is ready) possibly whoever did Grandma's will or your Dad's. Everything goes to your Mom as the spouse and next of kin.
That is why it is so important to update one's Will every few years or anytime there are changes within the family. My parents each have a Will and the way it is written is if one passes on, everything goes to the living spouse, except for a certain monetary item that will go to me.
I too am sorry for your loss, but suggest that you give you and your mother time to grieve and address the issue of inheritance after the funerals, unless there is a concern as to how to pay for the funerals.
Your mom will need a lawyer to sort all of that out.
(oh Im in San Jose, Cali if that infos needed)
Legal aide will provide limited advice on various issues.
I hope that you are on good terms with your mom, because "Yes, she is next of kin." What state are you in?
Is she "next of kin"? - yes, assuming your father and mother are still married and not divorced.
How long after death does the things left in the will actually belong to the person it was left to? - title would pass to the beneficiary with immediate effect; but n.b. the administrative side of things will lag behind. Paperwork takes its sweet time.