no unless you want her divorced
Yes, you can create a trust that specifies that your estate goes directly to your daughter and not to her husband. This allows you to keep control over how your assets are distributed. Consulting with a lawyer who specializes in estate planning can help ensure your wishes are legally binding.
To prove you are the legal heir to your husband's estate, you typically need to provide documents such as the marriage certificate, the deceased husband's will (if one exists), and any legal documents that establish your relationship to him. Consulting with an estate attorney can help you navigate the legal process and gather the necessary proof.
If your husband passed away without a will, the process of inheritance would likely follow intestacy laws in your jurisdiction. In many places, this means that the spouse would typically inherit a significant portion, if not all, of the estate, with the exact share varying depending on the jurisdiction and whether there are children or other relatives involved. It would be advisable to consult with a probate attorney or legal expert in your area to understand how the laws apply to your specific situation.
The responsibility of your mother's estate to pay her ex-husband's judgments would depend on various factors such as the terms of their divorce agreement, any existing court orders, and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the divorce took place. It is advisable to consult with a lawyer who is knowledgeable in probate and family law to understand the specific circumstances and determine the estate's obligations.
The specific requirements for sharing in a deceased husband's estate vary by jurisdiction. In many places, marriage automatically grants certain rights to a spouse in their partner's estate, regardless of the duration of the marriage. It is advisable to consult with an estate attorney or legal professional to understand the laws specific to your region.
A daughter-in-law is the spouse of one's child. She is considered part of the family by marriage and typically has a close relationship with her husband's parents.
Yes.
I will assume that you conveyed your real property to your daughter and reserved a life estate in that property. In that case, your daughter is the owner of the property. She can leave it to someone in her will or it will pass to her heirs-at-law under the laws of intestacy in your state. Generally, if she is married with children, her husband and children will inherit the property if she has no will. You can check your state laws of intestacy at the related question link provided below. Your daughter's death will not affect your life estate. Whoever would inherit her property upon her death either by will or by intestacy would inherit it subject to your life estate.
Shakespeare's main heirs were his daughter Susanna and her husband Dr. John Hall.
The daughter-in-law is entitled to the widow's portion of her husband's estate, if local law establishes such an entitlement. Her entitlement to a portion of the estate of the parents of a dead husband where there are no children is probably nothing under intestacy laws, depending on the jurisdiction. Even if there are children, the inheritance may go to the children, with the daughter-in-law serving only as a trustee of their inheritance, not to the woman herself. If there is a will, it will be dependent on how it was written.
The daughter of your husband's brother is his (and your) niece. Her daughter is his (and your) great niece.
It's difficult to say without more details. You should probably talk to a lawyer. The basic principle is that you personally may not be, but his estate probably is.
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The daughter of your husband's brother is his (and your) niece. Her daughter is his (and your) great niece.
Your daughter's husband is your son-in-law.
You have misstated the situation. Your "daughter-in-law's" status in this situation is as the surviving spouse and the administrator of the estate. She has superior rights in both capacities. Your question should be more accurately stated as, "Does a widow have any rights to property when she is administrator of her husband's estate?" The simple answer is, of course.As the surviving spouse she is entitled to all or part of her husband's estate under the provisions of the laws of intestacy in her jurisdiction if he had no Will. She is entitled to a share even if her husband devised his property to others by his Will. Jointly owned property would automatically pass to her outside of probate.As the court appointed administer of his estate she has the authority to choose an attorney to represent the estate, to settle his estate according to law and distribute the assets after the debts have been paid.
The will was read in early March 2012; Houston left her estate to her daughter Bobbi Kristina. She left nothing to her ex-husband.
Your daughter's husband is your son-in-law.