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What is the surviving spouse entitled to of the deceased estate?
It depends on if your spouse had a Will. You could get everything, you could get nothing. In my grandmother's Will she left her house to me where if there was no Will the house would have been sold and the money would have been split between her 5 children. In this case there was no spouse. Usually if there is no Will it all stays with the spouse. From there it goes to children.
Are you entitled to a bank CD that is left to you in a will but there is no beneficiary named on the account itself?
Yes. The CD has been left to you in the will.
Can banks take money that has been left to you in a will?
Under some circumstances, yes. Consider this: your great-uncle has exactly $1000 to his name. He dies and leaves all his money to you in his will. He also has a credit card, on which he owes $1000. The bank is legally entitled to take the $1000 to pay off his debt, even though he left it to you. The debts of the estate must be settled before any bequests can be disbursed.
If you were left money in a will can you give it away?
If you are left money in a will then it is legally yours to do whatever you want with, including giving it away.
How many heirs are left to get money from the Hunts Trust?
There two heirs left.
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.
If a spouse is willed money from a sibling after he or she is married is the other spouse entitled to half?
The money is left to the beneficiary as an individual. The individual can opt to "comingle" the funds, in which case the spouse has rights. If they put it aside into their own bank account--one without the spouse as a co-owner--then the funds belong to them alone. There is no right or wrong choice, except for the spouse to insist.
What is the surviving spouse entitled to of the deceased estate?
It depends on if your spouse had a Will. You could get everything, you could get nothing. In my grandmother's Will she left her house to me where if there was no Will the house would have been sold and the money would have been split between her 5 children. In this case there was no spouse. Usually if there is no Will it all stays with the spouse. From there it goes to children.
Is it legal for a spouse to abandon their mate financially and leave them in uninhabitable rental house when they are ill and unable to work.?
It can be, if the spouse left their spouse with no money or someone to look after them, it can be. They would have to go to court.
During a divorce can the spouse go out and buy a new vehicle?
Yes if he has any money left
If a will states that moneys are left to biological children is current spouse entitled to anything?
In most jurisdictions in the US, a spouse who is left out of a will can claim a statutory share of the estate under the doctrine of election. It can be a simple process by which the surviving spouse must only file a claim against the estate. You should consult with an attorney who can review your situation under he laws of your state and explain your options.
If you split as a unmarried couple and your partner has been left money in someones will will you be entitled to a share?
Of course not, you utter freak.
Is the estate of a dead person available to a mom?
When a person dies intestate (without a will) and they have no spouse or children, their parents are generally the legal heirs at law. If they left a spouse or children, the parents are generally not heirs. You can check your state laws at the related question link below.
What to say about wonderful parents who are no longer alive?
"I hope they left money for me."
Are you entitled to any of your dads property when he passes if there is no written will?
If you live in the U.S., each state has its own laws on what happens to the property of those who die without a will. They may be titled "descent and distribution" or some similar name in your state's code. In most places, property will go to the surviving spouse. If there is no spouse, the it will be divided among any surviving children. If there is are no children or spouse left, the property goes further up the family tree to the deceased person's parents or siblings. Check your state's laws.
What is your spouse's right to inheritance in your estate?
Yes. A surviving spouse is considered an heir at law. In every jurisdiction in the United States, except Louisiana, the surviving spouse is entitled to a portion of the estate whether or not they are mentioned in a will. If there is no will the estate is distributed according to the state laws of intestacy. If a spouse is left out of a will they can claim a portion under the doctrine of election. You can check the laws of intestacy for your state at the related question link.
If a 19 year old son dies and leaves no will or beneficiary does the mother get his saved money and need to pay his medical credit card bills?
Because he is an adult, the 'estate' such as it is, should be probated. The estate will advertise for debtors and use what money it has to pay off the debts. If there is money left over and no spouse or children, the parents would be the primary beneficiaries.
