The same as all other heirs. They are entitled to their distribution per the will or the state intestacy laws. The executor is required to inventory, value, resolve all debts and distribute the wealth.
In Ohio, a surviving spouse may have rights to a family allowance, exempt property, and a share of the deceased spouse's estate if there were children from a previous relationship. Depending on the circumstances, the surviving spouse may also have rights to social security benefits or life insurance proceeds.
You haven't mentioned who the other next of kin are. Generally, if there is a surviving wife, you have no right to any input. If there is no surviving wife but there are surviving children, they are next in line, then parents if there are no children. See related question link.You haven't mentioned who the other next of kin are. Generally, if there is a surviving wife, you have no right to any input. If there is no surviving wife but there are surviving children, they are next in line, then parents if there are no children. See related question link.You haven't mentioned who the other next of kin are. Generally, if there is a surviving wife, you have no right to any input. If there is no surviving wife but there are surviving children, they are next in line, then parents if there are no children. See related question link.You haven't mentioned who the other next of kin are. Generally, if there is a surviving wife, you have no right to any input. If there is no surviving wife but there are surviving children, they are next in line, then parents if there are no children. See related question link.
In Texas, if a person dies without a will, their property will be distributed according to intestacy laws. This typically means that the property will pass to the surviving spouse and children in varying shares depending on the family situation. If the deceased had no spouse but had children, then the property would likely pass to the surviving children.
If a couple lives together without a will and one partner dies, the rights of the surviving partner can depend on the jurisdiction's intestacy laws. In many places, the surviving partner may not automatically inherit anything if the deceased has children, as the children would typically have priority over the estate. However, some jurisdictions recognize common-law marriages or domestic partnerships, which can provide the surviving partner with certain rights. It's advisable for the surviving partner to seek legal counsel to understand their specific rights and options.
That depends on how you and your spouse held title to your property and whether the surviving children are the children of both the decedent and the surviving spouse. You should consult with an attorney.
In some jurisdictions, surviving children may have the legal right to contest a Will if they believe they have been unjustly excluded. The timing of the father's remarriage typically does not prevent children from contesting the Will, but the outcome will depend on individual circumstances and the specific laws of the relevant jurisdiction. It is advisable for the surviving children to seek legal advice to understand their rights and options.
In South Carolina the surviving spouse can file an election to take a share of the husband's estate. The state will grant her a statutory share.
You need to consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your rights under your state laws. Perhaps a letter from an attorney would encourage the surviving spouse to recognize the children's request as being reasonable.
The surviving spouse has legal rights regardless of whether he/she remarries after the death of his/her spouse.
Typically the spouse inherits the entire estate unless there are children involved.
In Missouri, dower rights have largely been replaced by statutory rights, specifically the right of a surviving spouse to claim a share of the deceased spouse's estate. Under Missouri law, if a spouse dies intestate (without a will), the surviving spouse is entitled to a portion of the estate, which can be one-half or one-third depending on whether there are surviving children. Additionally, a spouse has the right to elect against a will, allowing them to claim a statutory share instead of what is provided in the will. Overall, these rights ensure that a surviving spouse is financially protected after the death of their partner.
That means you are the surviving spouse and have all the rights of a surviving spouse under federal laws and state laws, especially under the state laws regarding inheritance.That means you are the surviving spouse and have all the rights of a surviving spouse under federal laws and state laws, especially under the state laws regarding inheritance.That means you are the surviving spouse and have all the rights of a surviving spouse under federal laws and state laws, especially under the state laws regarding inheritance.That means you are the surviving spouse and have all the rights of a surviving spouse under federal laws and state laws, especially under the state laws regarding inheritance.