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We own the house my brother and me and I would to know if you can borrow on it. Thank You
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.
Typically, a surviving spouse cannot unilaterally dissolve a revocable living trust for the purpose of disinheriting a beneficiary if the trust was set up by both spouses. However, they may be able to amend the trust if it allows for changes to beneficiaries. It is important to consult with an attorney for specific legal advice in this situation.
Yes, that is very common. The spouse is typically the executor of the estate.
No a spouse is not to pay the taxes which are due by her dead spouse.
The surviving spouse has legal rights regardless of whether he/she remarries after the death of his/her spouse.
That depends on how you and your spouse held title to your property and whether the surviving children are the children of both the decedent and the surviving spouse. You should consult with an attorney.
In Oklahoma, the deceased's estate is responsible. The spouse can be held as a beneficiary of the costs and by inheriting less from the estate.
Depends on the state you live in. * If the married couple resided in a community property state the surviving spouse might be held accountable for the debt even though the loan was only in the name of the deceased spouse. In all other states the surviving spouse is not responsible for debt that is incurred solely by a living or deceased spouse.
That means you are the surviving spouse and have all the rights of a surviving spouse under federal laws and state laws, especially under the state laws regarding inheritance.That means you are the surviving spouse and have all the rights of a surviving spouse under federal laws and state laws, especially under the state laws regarding inheritance.That means you are the surviving spouse and have all the rights of a surviving spouse under federal laws and state laws, especially under the state laws regarding inheritance.That means you are the surviving spouse and have all the rights of a surviving spouse under federal laws and state laws, especially under the state laws regarding inheritance.
Yes. The fee depends on local law and custom. For example, in Illinois a trustee can charge a reasonable fee. Some states have schedules.
IF you were legally married then you are the surviving spouse whether or not you had lived together at the time of his death