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In the state of washington- does the remaining spouse inherit all property?
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The state of Washington is a community property state in which property owned by a married couple has joint ownership. Therefore, a remaining spouse will inherit all property.
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Many states give a surviving spouse a right to inherit a portion of their late spouse's estate under the doctrine of election, even if the decedent left the property to someone else by will. You need to check your particular state.Many states give a surviving spouse a right to inherit a portion of their late spouse's estate under the doctrine of election, even if the decedent left the property to someone else by will. You need to check your particular state.Many states give a surviving spouse a right to inherit a portion of their late spouse's estate under the doctrine of election, even if the decedent left the property to someone else by will. You need to check your particular state.Many states give a surviving spouse a right to inherit a portion of their late spouse's estate under the doctrine of election, even if the decedent left the property to someone else by will. You need to check your particular state.
Who will inherit if cousin died leaving no spouse or siblings?
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