The law varies from state to state. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate in your area who can review your situation and determine what your options are.
Yes. They would inherit according to the laws of intestacy in the state where he lived. You can check the laws for that state at the related question below.
see a solicitor and ask him to make a claim for your cousins estate
No. The whole purpose and definition of being estranged is that you have no communication with the other individual. Basically, you dont even see them either. No contact whatsoever. So, if you live in the same house, even though you do not speak, you have contact with them nonetheless, so it is not being estranged.Another PerspectiveYes, you can be estranged from one another yet still reside in the same house. Estranged is a state of mind not a physical separation. Estrangement is different from separation.
It means the date on which the event (fire/accident/whatever) actually occurred.
As long as there was no divorce an "estranged" wife would be the surviving spouse. The surviving spouse has the right to all the decedent's property in some states, and the right to a portion in others. You can check your state laws of intestacy at the related question link provided below.
Yes. They would inherit according to the laws of intestacy in the state where he lived. You can check the laws for that state at the related question below.
No, but you may need to ensure that the spouse if you are estranged cannot make a claim against this as an estate in the event of anything happening to you if that is what you want.
Depending on the type of property, a person has a year and a day to get it in this area.
she cna't as long as you didn't say anything offensive
to a certain extent. if you were part busness owner then yes...if not then ask your lawyer
depends on the jurisdiction, consult a lawyer
Estranged was created in 1991.
Rudy Giuliani has two children. His son's name is Andrew Guiliani, and his daughter's name is Caroline Guiliani. He was estranged from his children for some time.
Your right to claim dependents has nothing to do with your income...only if you can and they are "qualifying child or relative" by the tests needed.
He intentionally estranged his family.
It means 'separated' like if you are estranged from your friend , you are separated from your friend.
An estranged husband is married and he has all the rights of a surviving spouse if his wife dies. He will inherit an intestate estate according to the laws in the jurisdiction. He will become the sole owner of any property owned by survivorship with his wife if she dies.