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What rights does a spouse have at a time of death with a will by Colorado law?
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The surviving spouse will receive all jointly owned property, including bank accounts, real estate and some vehicles. Any property in which they are named beneficiary, such as life insurance, IRA's and some annuities. All other assets proceed accordance with state laws governing decendancy, with the spouse receiving the first $200,000 and possibly three-fourths of the balance of the estate. Decendancy laws can be confusing, so it may be that obtaining the guidance of a probate or elder law attorney would be the best option. Having trouble with the link, more information can be found at www.povertylaw.org, click hotline, then Colorado, scroll to 'Support for Widows'.
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What rights do kids have at a time of death with no will in Colorado?
Not a life insurance question. Consult your attorney.
Are you the surviving spouse even if you were not cohabiting with your spouse at the time of death?
IF you were legally married then you are the surviving spouse whether or not you had lived together at the time of his death
How does the length of time a couple is married affect spousal rights in a will. How long do they have to be married for the new spouse to have rights to the estate if they were not included?
There is no time limit. The length of time of the marriage has no effect on the statutory rights of a legal spouse. The surviving spouse has legal rights . . . period. You can check those legal rights under your state laws of intestacy at the related question link provided below.
What does it mean by being a surviving spouse where no action for divorce or separation maintenance was pending at the time of decedent's death?
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Can you draw Social Security on the death of an unemployed spouse?
If the spouse was eligible in the first place you can, regardless if he was unemployed at the time.
Nh common law marriage surviving spouse rights?
New Hampshire recognizes common law marriage for purposes of probate only. In other words, they recognize a common law marriage at the time of the spouses death to ensure the surviving spouse can receive the inheritance with no issues.
If a spouse dies and you are separated not legally who has the rights for her property and making funeral decisions the spouse or father of the decease?
Under U. S. law the couple was still legally married at the time of death. The surviving spouse has the right to make decisions regarding the funeral and burial. Generally, the surviving spouse also has a right to inherit property whether the decedent died with or without a Will. The amount may vary in different jurisdictions.
Does a divorcee have a surviving spouse?
No. Not unless she remarried after her divorce and was married at the time of her death.No. Not unless she remarried after her divorce and was married at the time of her death.No. Not unless she remarried after her divorce and was married at the time of her death.No. Not unless she remarried after her divorce and was married at the time of her death.
In Illinois is spouse liable for deceased debt?
Yes, because the death does not really matter in terms of debt. One is responsible for any debts of their spouse anytime and all the time.
When you die your spouse and your children are the next of kin. What are your parents' roles?
If you have a surviving spouse and children your parents have no legal standing at the time of your death as next of kin except as heirs at law in Louisiana. See the related question for more about next of kin.If you have a surviving spouse and children your parents have no legal standing at the time of your death as next of kin except as heirs at law in Louisiana. See the related question for more about next of kin.If you have a surviving spouse and children your parents have no legal standing at the time of your death as next of kin except as heirs at law in Louisiana. See the related question for more about next of kin.If you have a surviving spouse and children your parents have no legal standing at the time of your death as next of kin except as heirs at law in Louisiana. See the related question for more about next of kin.
Are you the surviving spouse even if your were not cohabiting with your spouse at the time of death?
If the person was still legally married to the deceased he or she is still considered a "surviving spouse". However, the extent to which claims are made upon the estate of the deceased or the responsibility of the surviving spouse for debts owed by the deceased is determined by state laws and/or the probate court.
After the death of a spouse how long do you have to file a life insurance claim and is there a statute of limitations in Georgia?
I have yet to read a contract where there is a time limitation on placing a claim. You just need proper paperwork, death claim and death certificate.
