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If the spouse can prove that a death certificate is needed to prove that the ex-spouse is deceased in order to clear up legal issues. Such as support (alimony), property, etc.
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What if your husband and you were separated when he passed away his care giver did not let you know and lied on his death certificate saying he was divorced and never remarried Is this illegal?
A care giver has no legal duty to notify an estranged spouse of a death, or to verify information presented on a death certificate. Upon realization that the death certificate contained an error, the estranged spouse may petition to the appropriate authorities to have it amended. This may or may not serve any purpose.
Does spouse on a death certificate indicate that they were married?
yes
If a spouse is found guilty of wrongful death are they still entitled to their spouse's estate or does it go to the children of the deceased spouse?
That would probably depend upon the laws of the state you are in.
In California is a spouse responsible for a deceased spouse's credit cards?
If your name is on the account you have to pay. If not, you need to send a copy of the Death Certificate.
If the widow of the deceased remarries is she still entitled to his estate if their are legal heirs involved?
Generally, if she was married to the decedent at the time of death then she is entitled to a portion of the estate as the surviving spouse.
If a man excludes his spouse form his will can she challenge this will after his death?
She is certainly entitled to do so. I don't believe that any state allows a lawful spouse to be completely dis-inherited.
Are you entitled to a lump sum for the upkeep of your daughter following her fathers death?
Generally, no. However, she may be entitled to an inheritance, and if she is a minor, her surviving spouse may hold that inheritance in trust for her.
To collect on a life insurance policy do you have to have the death certificate with the cause of death or can you use a death certificate that does not have the cause of death?
A death certificate with the cause of death is usually required on life insurance policies. It depends on the insurance company, the type of policy and what its terms are. An insurance company will most likely require a death certificate with the cause of death, because the cause of death is important in all life insurance claims. If the policy is one for accidental death benefits only, the company is entitled to know and the beneficiary has to prove that death was accidental. An insurer is entitled to know whether death occurred as a result of suicide, which might not be covered by a standard life insurance policy. Also, an insurance company is entitled to know if the death was a homicide that the beneficiary had something to do with, because that would render the beneficiary ineligible to collect benefits.
Is it illegal to change a dead persons mailing address if their spouse is still living?
Yes, it is illegal to change a dead person's mailing address without proper authorization, even if their spouse is still living. Only individuals who are authorized to manage the deceased person's affairs, such as an executor of the estate or legal representative, can make such changes.
Do you inform mortgage holder of death of spouse?
Yes, and you record a copy of the death certificate where the deed is recorded, cross-referenced to the deed book and page.
Is a common law wife entitled to a death certificate?
Laws can vary state to state. Speak with an attorney regarding this matter.
Can a death certificate be issued without the cause of death?
Yes. In many jurisdictions anyone can order a death certificate. Therefore, for reasons of privacy the cause of death is not always recited in a copy or the cause of death is redacted. The death certificate is still valid as proof of death when used for legal purposes where proof of death is required. In that case, one would not know if the cause of death was included in the original death record.Most jurisdictions require that the cause of death be included in the original record of death for purposes of vital record keeping. However, it is not always included when a copy is ordered. An example of the rules regarding access to the cause of death for New York:For all other death certificates, cause of death is available for deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2010. You are entitled to the cause of death if your relationship to the decedent is the spouse or domestic partner, child, parent/legal guardian or the person in control of disposition as written on the death certificate. To obtain this information, check the appropriate box (# 20) on the death certificate application.
