If the trust was properly drafted it should not be vulnerable to claims of non-beneficiaries. If the spouse wants to challenge the trust it would be up to a court to decide.
If not included in the Will, then nothing. Though you could detest this in court depending on your circumstances.
Typically your spouse will be entitled to at least half the estate, even if the will says otherwise.
Generally, if she was married to the decedent at the time of death then she is entitled to a portion of the estate as the surviving spouse.
Both partners are entitled to fidelity, respect and mutual support. In addition a surviving spouse is entitled to a portion of their spouse's estate. You can read the law of intestacy for Oklahoma at the related link.Both partners are entitled to fidelity, respect and mutual support. In addition a surviving spouse is entitled to a portion of their spouse's estate. You can read the law of intestacy for Oklahoma at the related link.Both partners are entitled to fidelity, respect and mutual support. In addition a surviving spouse is entitled to a portion of their spouse's estate. You can read the law of intestacy for Oklahoma at the related link.Both partners are entitled to fidelity, respect and mutual support. In addition a surviving spouse is entitled to a portion of their spouse's estate. You can read the law of intestacy for Oklahoma at the related link.
I believe a spouse if entitled to 1/3 of the estate....prevents them from becoming a charge of the state.
The spouse will be entitled to a portion, perhaps all, of an estate if there is no will.
Yes.
You are entitled to give your property to whomever you wish. However, the spouse may have priority on real property, particularly the homestead. Consult an estate planning attorney for the best ways of doing this.
Probably Spouse first, then his Estate then the children.
AnswerIf there is a will, then you are entitled to what it provides. With no will, the laws of your particular state will govern the dividing of the assets, with the surviving spouse being entitled to some percentage, but frequently not all.If not married and live for 5 years and my spouse written and sign by his own on his Will and give it to me, am i still entitled to this Will or not.
That would probably depend upon the laws of the state you are in.
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.