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If a person dies and has no spouse and two grown children and one minor child and no will who gets the estate?
Generally, the children will share equally. State laws vary. You can check the laws in your state at the related question link provided below.
When a decedent dies without a will or spouse or children is their godchild entitled to inherit from their estate?
That type of situation is regulated by the laws of intestacy. Generally, when a person with no spouse or children dies, their parents, then siblings are their heirs at law. A god child would not inherit unless they were a blood relative who is entitled to inherit under state laws. You can check the laws in your state at the related question link.That type of situation is regulated by the laws of intestacy. Generally, when a person with no spouse or children dies, their parents, then siblings are their heirs at law. A god child would not inherit unless they were a blood relative who is entitled to inherit under state laws. You can check the laws in your state at the related question link.That type of situation is regulated by the laws of intestacy. Generally, when a person with no spouse or children dies, their parents, then siblings are their heirs at law. A god child would not inherit unless they were a blood relative who is entitled to inherit under state laws. You can check the laws in your state at the related question link.That type of situation is regulated by the laws of intestacy. Generally, when a person with no spouse or children dies, their parents, then siblings are their heirs at law. A god child would not inherit unless they were a blood relative who is entitled to inherit under state laws. You can check the laws in your state at the related question link.
Is the State of Tennessee a dower state?
Yup. If a husband dies with ownership in a house deeded in his name only, and his wife dies 17 years later, do her children have legal right to her property when she dies?
Does children have rights if parent dies and has a will?
That depends greatly on the state or country and age of the children. The law will change the will if the child was born after the will was initially created. Some places also allow a child to elect against the will, which might obtain more money for them. Consult a probate attorney in the jurisdiction in question.
Will genetically modified children live?
the estimated age of a child that is genetically modified when it dies is 122
How long do you pay for child support?
That's governed by the language of the order for support and the laws of the State with jurisdiction. However, in general child support is owed until the child: dies; is no longer a minor (support may continue into adulthood for severely disabled children); or, becomes emancipated.
Can a mother make a claim on her adult child's property if she has contributed to it financially as a gift?
No. A gift doesn't give her rights in the property.If the adult child dies her spouse and children will be her legal heirs at law. Her parents would be her legal heirs only if she had no spouse or children or will.No. A gift doesn't give her rights in the property.If the adult child dies her spouse and children will be her legal heirs at law. Her parents would be her legal heirs only if she had no spouse or children or will.No. A gift doesn't give her rights in the property.If the adult child dies her spouse and children will be her legal heirs at law. Her parents would be her legal heirs only if she had no spouse or children or will.No. A gift doesn't give her rights in the property.If the adult child dies her spouse and children will be her legal heirs at law. Her parents would be her legal heirs only if she had no spouse or children or will.
Is a spouse responsible for the others child support from a previous marriage if he dies?
No. But, the child/children of the deceased may have a claim to assets of their father's estate.
Do I still have to pay child support if the mom dies?
No, child support is established to Support the Child. There are usually clauses within a Divorce decree or Separation agreement that indicate when Child Support stops -- usually at eighteen, or if the chidl marries, or if the child dies.
If a father dies without a will leaving one biological child and a step child does the biological child automatically inherit what he left behind or would it go to the state because there is no will?
In this scenario, if the father dies without a will, his estate would typically be distributed according to the laws of intestate succession in the relevant jurisdiction. In most cases, biological children would have priority in inheriting the deceased's assets over stepchildren. However, the laws can vary by state, so it's advisable to consult with a legal professional for specific guidance in this situation.
If there is no will and the step parent dies first the spouse inherits everything then dies with the natural child living in the householdbut there are children of the step-parent outside of the house?
If there is no will, the law normally splits the estate between the spouse and the natural children.
If a parent dies with 4 adult children beneficiaries on an annuity but one adult child has preceded the parent in death are the adult child's children entitled to any beneficiary rights?
It will depend entirely upon the wording of the bequest. In this case, it would be a good idea to consult a probate attorney. They will know the laws and wording required for your state or country.
