Generally yes, as long as the relationship can be proved. There are some variations in that rule. You should speak to an attorney if you would like to make such a claim.
That all depends on the provisions of the trust. You need to review the trust document to determine if there is a contingent beneficiary named who will receive the deceased beneficiary's portion. You should ask the trustee if you can have the trust reviewed by your own attorney.
In many cases, a surviving spouse may be eligible to receive a portion of their deceased spouse's pension benefits. The exact amount and eligibility criteria will depend on the pension plan's rules and the specific circumstances. It's important to check with the pension plan administrator.
You will receive all of his social security.
In a common law jurisdiction, the surviving spouse may have the right to a portion of the deceased spouse's property through intestacy laws. This varies by jurisdiction, but generally the surviving spouse will receive a portion of the estate, with the remainder distributed to other relatives according to the laws of intestate succession. It's recommended to consult with a lawyer to understand specific rights in your location.
yes. unless the will state otherwise
It depends on the company as to whether directors receive all or a portion of their compensation in the form of equity. Some directors may not receive equity at all.
Yes, you are fully entitled to decline to receive the benefits. There are a few instances where it might make tax sense to do so. Or to leave more for those that need it more. Consult a probate attorney, but there shouldn't be an issue.
In general, if you remarry before the age of 60, you cannot receive your deceased husband's Social Security benefits. However, if you remarry after the age of 60 (or after 50 if disabled), you may be eligible to receive benefits based on your deceased husband's work record.
If the distribution to the beneficiary was mandatory, and the trust agreement does not provide for alternative disposition on the beneficiary's death, and/or the trust agreement provides that the distribution is mandatory and not discretionary, then the distribution should be payable to the deceased beneficiary's estate, which could get the K-1 as to any portion of the distribution that constitutes income rather than principal. The distribution to the deceased beneficiary's estate could flow through to the heirs of the deceased beneficiary's estate.
You will have to go grants.gov in order to apply too of the grants information. Never pay to recieve a grants info kit where you can get all of the same information for free online.
No but what you do with the money may be taxable.
A star may receive a portion of the profit for a movie. Typically they are paid a flat salary but as part of their contract negotiations they may request to receive part of the profit with a lower salary.