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Typically your spouse will be entitled to at least half the estate, even if the will says otherwise.
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Am i entitled to any or half of my husbands inheritance?
I don't known
Can you benefit from the will if you are the executor?
Yes, nothing prohibits the executor from receiving part of the estate. In fact, it is more common than not for the executor to receive something, as for example, where a husband leaves his estate to his spouse and makes her his executor.
What is the meaning of real estate professionals?
The term is one typically used in federal income tax returns. It means someone who devotes at least 500 hours a year to the real estate business. It is one way to determine whether a taxpayer is entitled to claim "passive losses" on certain kinds of real estate investment.
What are the main responsibilities of an executor of a will?
The duties of an executor are to prove the will to bury the deceased collect in the estate to pay the debts in their proper order to pay the legacies and distribute the residue among the persons entitled the executor may bring actions against anyone who is indebted to the testator or are in possession of property belonging to the estate
If you are on the deed how much are you entitled to if the house is sold in New York State?
Depends on how the deed is written. In general it would be a proportionate share to the number of persons on the deed. If there are two names, you would be entitled to half of the proceeds after all liens and mortgages are cleared.
Is spouse guaranteed half estate?
That depends on the laws of the jurisdiction. In many cases the spouse is entitled to a portion of the estate, which may be 1/3rd or 1/2. Check with a probate lawyer in your jurisdiction.
What is a wife entitled to if you are married in Oklahoma?
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.
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.
If a will is deemed invalid does the spouse automatically get the estate left behind?
The spouse will be entitled to a portion, perhaps all, of an estate if there is no will.
In Florida is a surviving spouse entitled to a life estate?
Yes.
If dad dies and there is a stepmom who is executor is accounting of estate still required?
There is still a need for an estate. While the current spouse will typically inherit at least half the estate, the children may be entitled to a portion.
Is your spouse entitled to your 401k after the divorce?
They are entitled to half of your 401k assets.
If the widow of the deceased remarries is she still entitled to his estate if their are legal heirs involved?
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.
If there is no beneficiary to your fathers 401k plan are you entitled to anything?
Probably Spouse first, then his Estate then the children.
If father remarried but has children from a previous marriage who is entitled to inherit under Idaho law?
In Idaho, children from a previous marriage are entitled to inherit from their father's estate, unless he purposely disinherited them through a will or trust. The surviving spouse would also have rights to inherit, but the laws may vary depending on the specific circumstances and estate planning documents in place.
If a spouse is found guilty of wrongful death are they still entitled to their spouse's estate or does it go to the children of the deceased spouse?
That would probably depend upon the laws of the state you are in.
What percentage is a surviving child entitled to if there was no will and parent had remarried?
You will have to consult the intestacy laws for the state involved. Usually there is a rule that the estate is split evenly and the spouse gets half and the children get half. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction.
