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Depends. In the few states which recognize gay marriage - where you are legally your deceased spouse's next-of-kin - yes. Elsewhere, you would have to be Executor of the deceased's estate to bring a wrongful death claim.

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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?

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Can mother of son and his widow sue separate law suits on behalf of a wrongful death in Illinois?

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