You might check this out with an attorney, but chances are if a person is not specifically named in someones will, they get absolutely nothing. They may be able to contest the will in a court of law, but those proceedings will most likely eat up any and all inheritance monies and make the lawyers richer.
==Additional Information== In some jurisdictions a child not specifically omitted in a will may have rights to a statutory portion of the estate. In that case it is assumed that the child was simply forgotten. That's why good form dictates that when the testator intentionally omits to provide for a child that intention is specifically mentioned in the will.
If an heir of an estate dies who entitled to that portion of the money?
No. An inheritance is not considered joint property, so you are not entitled to any portion of your husband's share of his inheritance.
No, community property refers only to that property that is gained during the marriage. However, if you use community property or income earned during the marriage to continue mortgage payments, to improve, etc, then a portion of it does become community property.
No, you cannot leave property to someone in a will if you do not own it. A will can only distribute assets that belong to the person creating the will at the time of their death.
If the property was in your mother's name alone and she died intestate the property would pass according to the laws of intestacy in your state. The children may be entitled to a portion. You can check your state at the link below.
You are responsible for the portion on your property and the other guy is responsible for the portion on their property.
The laws vary by state, but generally speaking, the property your husband has before you are married, remains his if you are divorced. However, if you have contributed to the care, maintenance, improvement or have contributed to the payment of the mortgage, taxes or other costs of owning the house, you may be entitled to a percentage of the capital gain on the property for the time period of your marriage. If he dies without a Will leaving the property to you, you will be entitled to a portion under the state laws of intestate succession. If he leaves the property to someone else in his Will you will be entitled to a portion as the surviving spouse under the doctrine of election. You should consult with an attorney on your own if this issue troubles you. This is an important matter that should be discussed before you marry. See related question 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.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.
If she is named on the life insurance as a beneficiary. If the insurance goes into the estate as some policies do, she could be entitled to a share. Much of it will depend on how the will is written. If there is no will, it may vary depending on the laws of the state in question.
In most jurisdictions in the United States, except Louisiana, a surviving spouse has the legal right to inherit even if the will says otherwise. A person cannot disinherit their spouse. The state laws will distribute some or all of the estate to the surviving spouse under the doctrine of election.
Yes. You will inherit under your state laws as his surviving spouse under the state laws of intestacy if he has no will. Even if he has a will leaving his property to someone else you are entitled to a portion of his estate under the doctrine of spousal election law in most states. You can check your state laws of intestacy at the related question link provided below.Yes. You will inherit under your state laws as his surviving spouse under the state laws of intestacy if he has no will. Even if he has a will leaving his property to someone else you are entitled to a portion of his estate under the doctrine of spousal electionlaw in most states. You can check your state laws of intestacy at the related question link provided below.Yes. You will inherit under your state laws as his surviving spouse under the state laws of intestacy if he has no will. Even if he has a will leaving his property to someone else you are entitled to a portion of his estate under the doctrine of spousal electionlaw in most states. You can check your state laws of intestacy at the related question link provided below.Yes. You will inherit under your state laws as his surviving spouse under the state laws of intestacy if he has no will. Even if he has a will leaving his property to someone else you are entitled to a portion of his estate under the doctrine of spousal electionlaw in most states. You can check your state laws of intestacy at the related question link provided below.
Life insurance is a complex issue in community property states. Even if your husband has named beneficiaries, you may be entitled to an interest in the proceeds. See the link provided below for a very informative publication that you can read in its entirety. There is a section regarding beneficiaries other than the spouse.