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If your common law spouse dies without a will is the surviving spouse entitled to his 401k pension plan?
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∙ 17y ago
There are a number of factors that can affect the ultimate payout. The employer and/or plan administrator would likely have a beneficiary designation on file for the 401(k). If the plan is an ERISA plan, it is unlikely that the interest of the surviving spouse (not the common law spouse) would be usurped. State law can come into play, too (ie, whether the wedded spouses were legally separated, etc.). I know this probably doesn't help, but the question is pretty vague and needs more details, such as was the spouse named as the beneficiary to the 401(k)? was the common-law spouse named as the beneficiary? what do the terms of the 401(k) plan indicate regarding distributions on the participant's death? is the plan governed by ERISA? were the spouses legally separated under state law (ie, did a court issue an order of separation? does state law take away the rights of a surviving spouse when there is a separation order?
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How many years married before a spouse is entitled to pension in Ohio?
In Ohio, under the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), a spouse is entitled to a survivor pension after being married for only one year prior to the pensioner’s retirement or death. The length of marriage required can vary depending on the specific pension system or plan. It is always best to consult with the retirement plan administrator for accurate and up-to-date information.
In the case of divorce is a husband obligated to share his pension with ex wife?
If the pension is through a company (not social security), then depending on the divorce agreement, the wife may be entitled to have a share. Alternatively, another piece of the couple's common monies become the offset to the wife. However, you both should know whether the pension has survivor components and will continue after your death.
Family has a trust fund father dies mother remarries in common law state then dies is new surviving spouse entitled to small assets purchased during marriage like furniture?
Yes.
Does the common law wife retain property after her husband's death?
That depends on whether common law marriage is recognized in your state. If it is then you need to check the laws of intestacy in your state to determine what portion you are entitled to as the surviving spouse. Perhaps you could find your answer at the links provided below.
Do heirs of deceased dad's portion of property willed through tenants in common liable to share expenses with surviving spouse for property taxes or other costs related to the home?
Typically, the surviving spouse who is living in the home under a probate homestead must maintain the home and pay interest on any mortgage debt. The heirs are liable for reductions in principal. The surviving spouse is not required to insure the home, but if she does, she is entitled to the proceeds for any claim.
Do the heirs of a Tenancy in Common become TIC with the surviving spouse or are they remaindermen of a vested interest?
A person who inherits an interest in real estate would become a tenant in common with the surviving co-owner.
How many years do teachers have to work to get a pension?
The number of years a teacher has to work to qualify for a pension varies depending on the specific pension plan offered by the school district or state. In general, it is common for teachers to have to work for around 25-30 years to qualify for a full pension.
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In the state of Ohio if a spouse dies in a legal common law marriage performed before 1990 will the surviving common law spouse receive what the deceased spouse wishes in the legal will?
Yes. If the will is allowed the common law spouse will receive their devise under the will regardless of the status of the marriage. If the decedent died in Ohio without a will, or intestate, the surviving spouse in a common law marriage perfected before October 1991 would receive a spouses share under the laws of intestacy.
Nh common law marriage surviving spouse rights?
New Hampshire recognizes common law marriage for purposes of probate only. In other words, they recognize a common law marriage at the time of the spouses death to ensure the surviving spouse can receive the inheritance with no issues.
Can your spouse collect your retirement pension after you die?
Yes, if you are legally married, the survivor is usuallyentitled to continue to collect the pension. although at a reduced rate, than when the pensioner was alive. In certain cases, the pension dies with the person named in the paperwork. Check with the pension provider.what is considered legally married.is common law considered legalley married?
If a father and son are on a deed as common owners and the wife of the father and mother of the son is not and the father dies is the wife intitled to his share of the property?
It depends on the laws of your country. In the UK, as surviving spouse - she would be entitled to his share of the property. However - she may want to 'buy out' the son's share in order to have exclusive ownership.
