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This depends on the particular state that you live in. This is called the law of intestate succession, and a person that dies without a will is said to have died intestate. It is strictly a matter of state law. However, in virtually all of the states, if the spouse dies without a will, the wife is entitled to a significant portion of the estate, and the rest is then distributed to the children or the siblings, as the case may be.
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If an heir of an estate dies who is entitled to that portion of the money?
If an heir of an estate dies who entitled to that portion of the money?
What is a spouse entitled to if their spouse dies without a will in NY?
I believe a spouse if entitled to 1/3 of the estate....prevents them from becoming a charge of the state.
Who inherits in Tennessee when husband dies and house was in both names. he has two grown children by another marriage?
The spouse gets the home. The children are not entitled to a portion of the home. They are not required to get anything from the estate.
Mother dies has 2 daughters her husband is step father she leaves no will are they entitled to half of the house?
The husband gets the house.
Does husband share his wifes estate with the children?
wife dies, does husband inherit everything or does he share with their children
What happens to you if your live in partner dies?
If your live-in partner dies without a will, their assets will be distributed according to inheritance laws. If you were financially dependent on your partner, you may be entitled to their estate. It is important to consult with a lawyer to understand your rights and the legal implications.
When a spouse dies and the other spouse did not live with him is she entitled to his personal property?
Yes. A surviving spouse is entitled to a statutory share of an intestate (without a will) estate in most jurisdictions. You can check the laws in your state at the related question link provided below.
If a woman leaves her husband a life estate in her home does it go to her children when he dies?
It depends on who was appointed the remainderman in the life estate.
What to do if a person dies in Mississippi without a will?
You can open an estate for the deceased. Mississippi has a specific method for the distribution of the estate without a will.
When the parent dies and has been estranged from his children for twenty-five years are they entitled to his estate?
They may be entitled to a portion of his estate under the state laws of intestacy. You can check your state laws at the related question link below.
If your husband dies will you inherit even though you have been separated for nine years?
You are still legally married. In the US a wife cannot be disinherited by a will in most states. She has the right to a statutory share of her husband's estate in almost every state. If her husband dies intestate (without a will) she has a statutory right to a portion of his estate in almost every state.You can check the laws of intestacy for your state at the related question link provided below.
Can husband collect life insurance if wife dies unexpectedly?
If the husband was the named beneficiary of the policy, if the policy was in force at the time of death, and if the cause of death was not excluded by the policy, the general answer is "Yes". If the beneficiary was the estate of the wife, the proceeds are paid to the estate. Then, if the husband was a beneficiary of the estate (either by virtue of a Will naming him as beneficiary, or if no Will, through the laws of intestate succession), he may be entitled to all or a part of the insurance proceeds. If the beneficiary of the life insurance policy was someone other than the husband as of the time of the wife's death, proceeds are payable to that person.
