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First, did they "give" you their interests in writing? If not get letters signed by both of them giving you their interests in the estate Then is the estate worth much? How you proceed depends on how much the estate is worth. If it is worth less than $17K or so you can us a simplified estate probate procedure to get the assets assigned If it is more what does it consist of? real property and bank deposits? are their any other It will be easiest to call an attorney.

If your name is on the deed as his wife, the home is yours. If your name is not on the deed you are, in all likelihood, first in line to inherit the home. But the home still needs to go through the probate process to get your name on the deed. If the only name on the home is his, the only person with authority to transfer the home to you is his estate's personal representative. That could be you but you have to open an estate to do address this. Unfortunately I cannot be much more specific than that without reviewing pertinent documents. For example, you don't mention whether there is a mortgage on the home; who is liable for any mortgage and whether your husband had a Will. And, of course the deed matters too. But regardless of all that you really should contact a probate attorney to address this situation. If you don't, based on your post, you could be creating a mess for your heirs (and possibly his) if you don't address this now and leave it to others when you pass.