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Is a new wife who is not named in her husband's will still entitled to a part of his estate if his children are the named beneficiaries in that will?
That depends on the jurisdiction. A surviving spouse cannot be disinherited in most states in the United States. She would be entitled to claim an intestate share of the estate under the doctrine of "election". She should consult with an attorney who can review her situation and explain her rights and options under state laws.
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Father-in-law died and left a home to split between 5 children Can I file for divorce in NJ and claim a portion of my husbands estate in the West Indies Am I entitled to half of my husbands share?
No. An inheritance is not considered joint property, so you are not entitled to any portion of your husband's share of his inheritance.
Can an executor spend inheritance money with out consulting the beneficiaries when those beneficiaries do not know the valuje of there inheritance?
The executor can use the money for the benefit of the estate, not for their personal use. They are entitled to payment for their services.
Who inherits a husbands estate in Canada if there is no will the wife or biological children?
wife
Is a wife entitled to inherit from her husbands estate when there are children after 25 years of marriage?
The answer depends on the laws in your jurisdiction and whether your husband left a Will or died intestate. You can check the laws in your jurisdiction at the related question link.
What document controls the distribution of an estate the Will or Living Trust Are the beneficiaries of a Will entitled to a full or half share of an estate with an AB Trust?
In: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/FAQ/2152-83 [Edit categories]
What rights do the residuary beneficiaries of an estate have?
The residuary beneficiaries of an estate are entitled to receive the balance of an estate after assets are distributed and all obligations are paid. For example, if a will specifies that one primary beneficiary is due $5,000,000 from the corps of an estate, the residuary beneficiary will receive the remaining balance after attorney fees, estate taxes, and other charges are withdrawn.
Can you probate for ex husbands estate if he never paid child support?
Use of the word probate here isn't what you want. You should file a claim against the estate like any other creditor. In addition, his child(ren) should be beneficiaries of the estate, particularly if there was no will.
If three daughters are equal beneficiaries of their mother's estate and one of them has to fly into town for the funeral is she entitled to be reimbursed out of the mom's estate for the plane ticket?
No, one would assume you would go to your mothers funeral regardless of reward
What happens when the wife is the executor ans she has spent some of her husbands estate?
It would be safe to assume that the wife is entitled to the entire estate. As long as she is not shorting debtors, she can spend some of the estate's money, as long as she is keeping good records.
Am I entitled to my mother-in-law's estate?
It depends on a number of factors: Are you listed in the will? If not, you probably are not entitled to anything. If you husband has passed away, and he had children with you, you may be entitled to some of it in trust for the children. If your husband is living, no, the inheritance belongs to him.
Is your uncle entitled to his sisters your step mother items?
He would have a claim on the estate. In many cases the step children do not have a claim on the estate.
Can children from first marriage claim estate?
They can certainly claim a portion of the estate. They are entitled to it as much as any other descendants. And in most cases if there is no will, there is a portion of the estate that they get.
