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After a spouse passes away is the surviving spouse still considered married?
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∙ 13y ago
In most civil marriages, the marriage celebrant says "till death do you part".
So I believe once death divides the marriage, you are no longer a married person.
If marriage is to endure beyond the grave, God's authority must be needed for this to happen. A civil marriage celebrant doesnt have the authority to bind two people beyond the grave, only in this life.
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Are you the surviving spouse even if your were not cohabiting with your spouse at the time of death?
If the person was still legally married to the deceased he or she is still considered a "surviving spouse". However, the extent to which claims are made upon the estate of the deceased or the responsibility of the surviving spouse for debts owed by the deceased is determined by state laws and/or the probate court.
Are you the surviving spouse even if you were not cohabiting with your spouse at the time of death?
IF you were legally married then you are the surviving spouse whether or not you had lived together at the time of his death
Your house is titled Joe Smith and Mary Smith Does ownership of the house go automatically to the surviving spouse?
If joe and Mary are married, and the house was bought using "Tenants in the Entirity" (which is the default for married buyers), then yes, the ownership of the house passes to the surviving spouse without any tax consequences. It's a privilege given to married people that single people do not have.
If divorced and the ex-spouse dies can the surviving spouse get married in the catholic church?
Yes, provided that there are no other impediments to a marriage, the surviving spouse would be free to marry.
Who is considered next of kin of a deceased person?
Next of kin, if you are not familiar with the term, just means the closest relative. If there is a surviving spouse, that is the next of kin. If there is no surviving spouse, then surviving children or surviving parents, failing that, a surviving sibling, then we go to aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
In MA is a home considered an estate upon death of a spouse?
If the property was owned by the couple as joint tenants or tenants by the entirety the decedent's interest passes automatically to the surviving spouse and is not part of the probate estate. If the property was owned solely by the decedent it becomes part of the estate.
If you are separated are still considered a spouse?
You are the "spouse" until you are no longer legally married.
Does property and estate automatically transfer to the surviving children if the deceased did not have a will in the state of California?
In California, if someone dies without a will, their property will generally be distributed according to state intestacy laws. If the deceased had children but no spouse, the property would typically be divided equally among the children. However, the specific distribution rules can vary depending on the situation, so it's advisable to consult with a legal professional to understand the exact process.
In New Jersey is the surviving spouse cars solely in the deceased names?
In New Jersey a car is the property of the person listed on the Certificate of Title. If the car is in the surviving spouse's name then it is not in the deceased spouse's estate. If the car was in the name of the deceased spouse, then it is in the decedent's estate, even if they both considered it to be the surviving spouse's car and was used solely by that spouse. The sole determining factor is whose name is on the Certificate of Title.
Who is called as un-remarried surviving spouse?
in French, the surviving spouse is un veuf (a widower) or 'une veuve' (a widow). Most people would use these nouns for people living alone, and not married again.
Are you liable for your late husband's debts?
Perhaps. The extent of liability of a surviving spouse depends upon the laws of the state in which the married couple lived at the time of the person's death and the type of debt(s). Joint accounts/debts are always the responsibility of the surviving spouse. Married couples who reside in community property states are generally equally liable for all debts incurred during the marriage regardless of which spouse is the actual account holder and when a spouse passes away. Two "CP" states have exceptions to the rule, those states are Texas and Wisconsin.
What are you entitled to if married for 3 months and husband dies?
You are the surviving spouse and entitle to anything the surviving spouse is entitled to under state and federal laws. You should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your rights and options.
