Yes. The surviving spouse will inherit all or part of the estate under the state laws of intestacy. A legal separation has no effect on inheritance of the surviving spouse. Even if the decedent left a will naming a different beneficiary, the surviving spouse has a right of election. You can check the laws of intestacy in your state at the related question link provided below.
If you are the surviving spouse you should consult an attorney who can review your situation and explain your rights and options under your state law.
The estate is responsible for the debts, not the spouse.
Being separated doesn't mean anything. You're still married, so rules pertaining to married couples would still apply.
I don't think so what if there are new assets with a new mistre
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yes he is still legally married but is legally separated
No you can not go and get remarried in the state of Arizona, if legally separated , you must remember you have to legally divorced to get married anywhere.
If you are legally separated you are still legally married.
Yes, you are still married.
If not legally married you have no rights or benefits of inheritance unless the decedent named you in their will.
Yes. I think he is separated but still legally married.
The legal phrase for this situation is dying "intestate," and the laws of that particular state will have to be followed. Whether the surviving spouse is "incompetent" or not, is probably immaterial. If they were still legally married, or this is a 'community property' state, or they owned property and assets as a married couple (known by a variety of legal descriptions in various states) then the surviving spouse would probably inherit before the children did. If LEGALLY declared incompetent the probate court would probably appoint a 'trustee' to administer the surviving spouse's inheritance.
There is no time limit. However, you are legally married until you obtain a legal divorce.
IF you were legally married then you are the surviving spouse whether or not you had lived together at the time of his death
You are the "spouse" until you are no longer legally married.
no
If you are legally separated, you must already be married. Either way, the military doesn't recognise "seperations", you are either married or you aren't.