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If Married is a Spouse entitled to half of the estate in the state of Georgia?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes, unless you signed a prenuptial agreement.
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∙ 9y agoIt will depend on a number of things, including when the death took place, and when the divorce decree was finalized.
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Is your spouse entitled to half of your estate?
Typically your spouse will be entitled to at least half the estate, even if the will says otherwise.
If the widow of the deceased remarries is she still entitled to his estate if their are legal heirs involved?
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What is a wife entitled to if you are married in Oklahoma?
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What is a spouse entitled to if their spouse dies without a will in NY?
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If a will is deemed invalid does the spouse automatically get the estate left behind?
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In Florida is a surviving spouse entitled to a life estate?
Yes.
Is married spouse entitled to any part of estate that is in a trust if she was not included?
If the trust was properly drafted it should not be vulnerable to claims of non-beneficiaries. If the spouse wants to challenge the trust it would be up to a court to decide.
Is the surviving spouse responsible for medical bills in Georgia?
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Can you leave your real estate to your children in Virginia if you are married?
You are entitled to give your property to whomever you wish. However, the spouse may have priority on real property, particularly the homestead. Consult an estate planning attorney for the best ways of doing this.
If there is no beneficiary to your fathers 401k plan are you entitled to anything?
Probably Spouse first, then his Estate then the children.
What if a spouse is left with an estate they can't afford in Georgia?
The estate can be sold or rejected by the spouse. If rejected or declined, it will pass to the heirs next in line of succession or designated by the will.
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?
That would probably depend upon the laws of the state you are in.
