My mother is receiving a settlement from my fathers death. are my sister and i who are both over 21 entitled to any of it. we all reside in ny.

Question

My mother is receiving a settlement from my fathers death. are my sister and i who are both over 21 entitled to any of it. we all reside in ny.

Answer

It depends on how the case was settled and whether it is part of his estate. Was the case for wrongful death or pain and suffering? Did he leave a will?