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It will depend on who the survivors are. A spouse has rights as well as the children, even without a will.

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What rights does a surviving spouse in have in Ohio if the deceased had no estate?

In Ohio, a surviving spouse may have rights to a family allowance, exempt property, and a share of the deceased spouse's estate if there were children from a previous relationship. Depending on the circumstances, the surviving spouse may also have rights to social security benefits or life insurance proceeds.


What are Colorado laws on surviving spouse and property?

Surviving spouses in Colorado are entitled to property that was shared with the deceased partner, even if no will explicitly says so. The survivor also has the ability to be named as the personal representative of the estate.


What does Az law state when one spouse dies without a will?

What happens if you die without a Will? How will your property in Massachusetts pass to your loved ones? It is often said that if you don't have an estate plan, the State has one for you. Here it is:1) If a person dies with a spouse, and with kindred (relatives) surviving them, (but no children), the spouse is entitled to the first $200,000 and half of the remaining real and personal property. If the personal property is not sufficient to provide the surviving spouse with $200,000, real estate owned by the deceased can be sold or mortgaged to provide for the surviving spouse.If the deceased leaves issue (children, and children, grandchildren, etc. of deceased children), the surviving spouse shall take one half of all real and personal property.If the deceased leaves no issue or kindred, the surviving spouse inherits all of the real and personal property.2) After the surviving spouse's share is distributed, or if there is no surviving spouse, the remaining property is distributed in equal shares to the decedent's issue, by right of representation. If all issue are of the same degree of kindred (i.e., all are grandchildren, or all are greatgrandchildren) they shall share equally.If the decedent leaves no issue, than to his or her mother and father, or the survivor of them.If the decedent leaves no issue and no parents, than the property goes to his or her brothers and sisters, of the issue of any deceased brothers and sisters.If the decedent dies with no issue, parents or siblings then the property is distributed to then to his next of kin in equal degree; but if there are two or more collateral kindred in equal degree claiming through different ancestors, those claiming through the nearest ancestor shall be preferred to those claiming through an ancestor more remote.3) If someone dies with no spouse or kindred, their property shall escheat to the Commonweatlh.Those without a Will may think that their spouse will inherit all of their property upon their death, but as you can see, it is possible that a spouse would only inherit half of the property held in the decedent's name alone, while also providing for distributions to rather distant relatives. Is this how you would want your Will to read?


If property was owned by deceased spouse after marriage what is the property rights of the surviving spouse with no will?

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.


Does property and estate automatically transfer to the surviving children if the deceased did not have a will in the state of California?

The estate passes to the heirs at law according to the state laws of intestacy. Generally, if there is no surviving spouse it passes to the children equally. You can check the laws of California at the related question link.The estate passes to the heirs at law according to the state laws of intestacy. Generally, if there is no surviving spouse it passes to the children equally. You can check the laws of California at the related question link.The estate passes to the heirs at law according to the state laws of intestacy. Generally, if there is no surviving spouse it passes to the children equally. You can check the laws of California at the related question link.The estate passes to the heirs at law according to the state laws of intestacy. Generally, if there is no surviving spouse it passes to the children equally. You can check the laws of California at the related question link.

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When a couple owns a lot of property in Georgia and one dies does all the property go to the spouse?

In Georgia, whether all property goes to the surviving spouse depends on how the property is titled and whether the deceased spouse left a will. If the property is jointly owned with the right of survivorship, it automatically passes to the surviving spouse. However, if the property is solely in the deceased spouse's name and there is no will, Georgia's intestacy laws dictate that the property may be divided among the surviving spouse and any children. It is advisable to consult an attorney for specific legal guidance in such situations.


What are a wifes rights to property of deceased husband in the state of Missouri?

In the state of Missouri, the wife automatically inherits property of her deceased husband. When either spouse dies, the surviving spouse has an undivided interest in the whole property, and the right to sole ownership.


If property was owned by deceased spouse prior to marriage what is the property rights of the surviving spouse with no will?

Typically the spouse inherits the entire estate unless there are children involved.


How can the descendants of deceased children whom committed suicide be excluded from the inheritance if there is no will?

Generally, when a person dies intestate their property descends to their spouse and children. However, in certain states the surviving spouse inherits all the property. In the states where the surviving spouse AND children inherit, the children of any deceased child would take their parent's share. You can check the laws of your state at the related question link provided below.


What rights does a surviving spouse in have in Ohio if the deceased had no estate?

In Ohio, a surviving spouse may have rights to a family allowance, exempt property, and a share of the deceased spouse's estate if there were children from a previous relationship. Depending on the circumstances, the surviving spouse may also have rights to social security benefits or life insurance proceeds.


If you are the only heir and your mother dies in South Carolina with the house in both your names what do you do?

Generally the deceased share of the property will automatically pass to the surviving owners. The status of the property would however, depend upon the wording of the property deed.


In land ownership does land pass to only blood relatives under right of survivorship?

If the land is titled as "right of survivorship" then it would mean that at least 2 people are owners of the property and when 1 of them dies the other(s) automatically own the deceased's share of the property.


Do children have rights in or to community property if father dies but mother is living?

You need to check your particular state laws. In a community property state each spouse owns a one-half share of the marital property. In some states a spouse can dispose of their interest by their will to someone other than their surviving spouse.Upon the death of one spouse state laws vary on intestate (without a will) inheritance. In some, the surviving spouse inherits their deceased spouse's share if there are children of the marriage. In some the surviving spouse receives only a half of that share if there are children by a former marriage. In Louisiana the share of a deceased spouse in community property passes to their estate if they had children but the surviving spouse can use the property until death or remarriage. If the deceased had no children the community property passes to the surviving spouse.People who own property in a community property state should consult with an attorney about estate planning. If you are a surviving child then you should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate law.


If both spouses are on the house deed and one dies can the children go after the house?

That depends on how the property was titled. If the spouses owned as joint tenants with the right of survivorship or tenants by the entirety (as most married couples do) then you have no claim whatsoever. In that case, the property automatically passed to the surviving spouse. If it happens the property was owned as tenants in common then you may acquire an interest in your deceased parent's half along with the surviving spouse providing the parent didn't leave the property to their surviving spouse by will. First check the tenancy on their deed.


How can you stop a joint account holder accessing the deceased persons funds?

You can't. The funds are the property of the surviving joint owner.You can't. The funds are the property of the surviving joint owner.You can't. The funds are the property of the surviving joint owner.You can't. The funds are the property of the surviving joint owner.


Is the surviving spouse responsible for the credit card account held solely by the deceased spouse's in Washington State?

Washington State is a community property state, in most instances a surviving spouse is responsible for the deceased spouse's debts depending upon the nature of the debt and how the deceased's estate is handled under state probate laws.


What if property is listed as joint tenants with rights of survivorship and there are other living children?

If a property is owned as joint tenants with the right of survivorship and one owner dies the surviving owner automatically becomes the sole owner. The property does not become part of the decedent's estate. That is the purpose of a survivorship deed.Any other living children would have no interest in the property.If a property is owned as joint tenants with the right of survivorship and one owner dies the surviving owner automatically becomes the sole owner. The property does not become part of the decedent's estate. That is the purpose of a survivorship deed.Any other living children would have no interest in the property.If a property is owned as joint tenants with the right of survivorship and one owner dies the surviving owner automatically becomes the sole owner. The property does not become part of the decedent's estate. That is the purpose of a survivorship deed.Any other living children would have no interest in the property.If a property is owned as joint tenants with the right of survivorship and one owner dies the surviving owner automatically becomes the sole owner. The property does not become part of the decedent's estate. That is the purpose of a survivorship deed.Any other living children would have no interest in the property.