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I believe a spouse if entitled to 1/3 of the estate....prevents them from becoming a charge of the state.
It will depend on whether there are children or not. In most cases the estate is split between any children of the deceased and the spouse.
The estate is responsible for the deceased spouse's debts. But given that the spouse typically inherits the estate, and often agreements are required to include the spouse, there is a possibility, depending upon the type of debt and the instruments they were created under. I would consult a probate attorney. * A spouse is not responsible for the debts of a deceased spouse unless the debts were jointly incurred during the marriage or in some instances the married couple resided in a community property state at the time of death.
In the absence of a will, the property passes according the rules of intestate succession in the state the spouse died in. As far as I know, every state gives the estate to the surviving spouse, or the spouse and children in some proportion. Any will executed before the marriage is null and void as of the date of marriage, though you should consult an estate attorney on that state.
An heir to an estate is usually the spouse, children, or next of kin. The heir may also be named in a will. If their is none of these options, then the estate will go to the state.
The surviving spouse or the adult child can petition to be appointed the administrator of the estate. You can check the state laws of intestacy at the related question link below.The surviving spouse or the adult child can petition to be appointed the administrator of the estate. You can check the state laws of intestacy at the related question link below.The surviving spouse or the adult child can petition to be appointed the administrator of the estate. You can check the state laws of intestacy at the related question link below.The surviving spouse or the adult child can petition to be appointed the administrator of the estate. You can check the state laws of intestacy at the related question link below.
That would probably depend upon the laws of the state you are in.
No, adultery is not illegal in the state of Indiana, but does carry some legal ramifications such as the abandonment of a spouse's estate if the spouse dies while a person is living in the state of adultery.
The estate will be held responsible. Given that the spouse was a card user, they can also be held responsible if the estate doesn't resolve the issue.
The spouse is not personally responsible for the medical bills, unless they co-signed them. However, the estate is responsible. Which means that the estate may be depleted, and the may spouse not inherit anything.
Open an estate. Consult a probate attorney for the intestacy laws in Maryland. The surviving spouse should inherit the bulk of the estate unless there are children involved, then it may be split.
If the card was only in the deceased's name AND the surviving spouse was not a listed authorized user AND the surviving spouse never used the card for his/her own purchases, the spouse is not responsible for the debt. The estate is liable for the debt, so no assets of the estate can be distributed to the heirs at law or by will until the debts of the estate have been paid. If the debts exceed the estate's assets, it may file for bankruptcy of the estate under state law. Consult a local experienced bankruptcy lawyer.