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One would assume she has a valid claim to the husband's, but certainly not the husband's family's money, unless such provision was in the will. There is no tie between them except the fact she was married to him. Any claim on it would be stretching what is considered fair.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf I'm not mistaken, that would make you the widow of the decedent's son (i.e.: you are the decedent's daughter-in-law).
Since state laws DO vary it MAY be possible however, as a general statement - since you are a non-blood relative you would inherit only if you are specifically named or otherwise provided for in the deceased's will (e.g.: wording such as "... the mother of my grandchild(ren)," or some such phraseology as that).
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