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Even if your mother had a handwritten will, this could be legally challenged. Also, if she had no assets in UK, the legitimate rights in Spain have to be considered ( In Spain, offspring always has the right to a legitimate share in the inheritance ). If on the contrary she did have assets in UK, it could happen that according to UK law the legitimate rights were applicable. In any case, your stepfather has no legitimate right to be adjudicated your mother´s house. The case must be revised by a solicitor that will provide with an appropriate answer once he has all the specifics of the case and the related documentation.

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