Can a surviving spouse sell property as a widow without proof of death?

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

What does community property state mean in death?

In a community property state, assets acquired during a marriage are typically considered jointly owned by both spouses. Upon the death of one spouse, their share of the community property usually passes to the surviving spouse, unless otherwise specified in a will or trust. This means that the surviving spouse retains ownership of the property without the need for probate, simplifying the transfer of assets. However, property owned individually before the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance may not be subject to these rules.

When parent dies without will can the adult children take possession of the deceased parent's property and assets in Florida?

That depends on whether your parent was married at the time of death and if yes, whether the surviving spouse is also your parent. If the surviving spouse is not also your parent then the estate will be shared 50/50 with the surviving spouse getting half and the surviving children by a first wife sharing the other half. If the surviving spouse is also your parent then the surviving spouse gets 100%. If there is no surviving spouse the children get 100%.It is likely the estate will need to be probated. You should seek advice from an attorney who specializes in probate matters and who can provide up to date information.https://www.thebalance.com/dying-without-a-will-in-florida-3504952

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.

My father died in 2003 and named a son as executor. Can his surviving spouse transfer ownership of their home to only one son and remove other son as a beneficary after her death?

If the property was owned by the parents with a right of survivorship then title passed automatically to the surviving spouse bypassing probate. In that case the property is the sole property of the surviving spouse. She can convey it to anyone she chooses or she can leave it in her will to whoever she chooses. That property is not under the control of the executor.

Do children have rights in or to community property if father dies but mother is living?

You need to check your particular state laws. In a community property state each spouse owns a one-half share of the marital property. In some states a spouse can dispose of their interest by their will to someone other than their surviving spouse.Upon the death of one spouse state laws vary on intestate (without a will) inheritance. In some, the surviving spouse inherits their deceased spouse's share if there are children of the marriage. In some the surviving spouse receives only a half of that share if there are children by a former marriage. In Louisiana the share of a deceased spouse in community property passes to their estate if they had children but the surviving spouse can use the property until death or remarriage. If the deceased had no children the community property passes to the surviving spouse.People who own property in a community property state should consult with an attorney about estate planning. If you are a surviving child then you should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate law.

Who has legal rights over deceased spouse if surviving spouse remarries?

The surviving spouse has legal rights regardless of whether he/she remarries after the death of his/her spouse.

In Texas does wife get all if husband die?

The answer is somewhat complicated.Community PropertyAll property acquired during a marriage is presumed to be community property. Under Texas laws, if you are married and are survived by a spouse and children, then:Your surviving spouse will inherit all your community property if all your children are also the children of your surviving spouse;Otherwise, all your one-half interest in the community estate will pass to your children, with your spouse keeping only his or her one-half interest.If you do not have any children, then your surviving spouse will inherit all of your community property.Separate PropertyIf your property is characterized as separate property, the distribution scheme is different:If you are survived a spouse and children, your surviving spouse is entitled to one third of your separate personal property and only a life estate (the right to use the property until his or her death) in one-third of your separate real property. The rest would be inherited outright by the children of the deceased spouse.If you are married but have no children or other descendants, your surviving spouse would be entitled to all the separate personal property. But if you have surviving parents and siblings, the surviving spouse would only be entitled to one-half of the separate real property with the other half passing to the parents, siblings or descendants of siblings in a manner set forth by the statutes.https://texaswillsandtrustslaw.com/2010/10/18/dying-without-a-will-the-texas-intestacy-statutes/

What are the property rights as a wife after the husband dies?

Property rights for a wife after her husband's death typically depend on the jurisdiction and whether the couple had a will or trust in place. In many places, a surviving wife may have rights to a portion of the deceased husband's estate, often referred to as a "spousal share" or "elective share." If the husband died intestate (without a will), state laws usually dictate how the property is distributed, often granting the surviving spouse a significant share. Additionally, any jointly owned property usually transfers directly to the surviving spouse.

What happens to jointly owned property in a non-community property state in the event of the death of a spouse?

If the real property is owned as tenants by the entirety or joint tenants with the right of survivorship the interest of the decedent automatically passes to the surviving spouse and they need to do nothing except record a death certificate in the land records.

What does Az law state when one spouse dies without a will?

What happens if you die without a Will? How will your property in Massachusetts pass to your loved ones? It is often said that if you don't have an estate plan, the State has one for you. Here it is:1) If a person dies with a spouse, and with kindred (relatives) surviving them, (but no children), the spouse is entitled to the first $200,000 and half of the remaining real and personal property. If the personal property is not sufficient to provide the surviving spouse with $200,000, real estate owned by the deceased can be sold or mortgaged to provide for the surviving spouse.If the deceased leaves issue (children, and children, grandchildren, etc. of deceased children), the surviving spouse shall take one half of all real and personal property.If the deceased leaves no issue or kindred, the surviving spouse inherits all of the real and personal property.2) After the surviving spouse's share is distributed, or if there is no surviving spouse, the remaining property is distributed in equal shares to the decedent's issue, by right of representation. If all issue are of the same degree of kindred (i.e., all are grandchildren, or all are greatgrandchildren) they shall share equally.If the decedent leaves no issue, than to his or her mother and father, or the survivor of them.If the decedent leaves no issue and no parents, than the property goes to his or her brothers and sisters, of the issue of any deceased brothers and sisters.If the decedent dies with no issue, parents or siblings then the property is distributed to then to his next of kin in equal degree; but if there are two or more collateral kindred in equal degree claiming through different ancestors, those claiming through the nearest ancestor shall be preferred to those claiming through an ancestor more remote.3) If someone dies with no spouse or kindred, their property shall escheat to the Commonweatlh.Those without a Will may think that their spouse will inherit all of their property upon their death, but as you can see, it is possible that a spouse would only inherit half of the property held in the decedent's name alone, while also providing for distributions to rather distant relatives. Is this how you would want your Will to read?

Who is responsible for a leased vehicle when the person dies if there was no cosigner but there is a surviving spouse?

If the married couple lived in a community property state at the time of the spouse's death, the surviving spouse may be responsible for the lease debt even if she was not an account holder. If the couple did not live in a community property state the creditor will be required to file a claim against the estate of the deceased to try to recover the debt.