If there is no will, most states distribute the assets that way. You would have to look at the specific probate laws for the state in question. And if there is a will the estate will be distributed according to the wishes of the decedent. If the children from a previous marriage are minors, the court may over ride the will to prevent them from becoming wards of the state.
In general, if you remarry before the age of 60, you cannot receive your deceased husband's Social Security benefits. However, if you remarry after the age of 60 (or after 50 if disabled), you may be eligible to receive benefits based on your deceased husband's work record.
yes. unless the will state otherwise
Survivor benefits are paid to children of a deceased worker.
20%
no
Your eligibility for medicaid would be determined by your total household income regardless of who the children's biological father is.
All her biological children are equally entitled as heirs at law.
The children are not directly responsible in Pennsylvania. The estate is responsible to settle all the debts. Until these have been paid, the children are not entitled to receive anything.
Yes, you can work and still receive your deceased husband's benefits for yourself and your underage children, but there may be some limitations. For Social Security benefits, if you are receiving survivor benefits, your earnings may affect the amount you receive if you are below full retirement age. However, for children, benefits are typically not affected by your income. It's important to check the specific guidelines of the benefits program to understand any potential impacts on your payments.
That all depends on the provisions of the trust. You need to review the trust document to determine if there is a contingent beneficiary named who will receive the deceased beneficiary's portion. You should ask the trustee if you can have the trust reviewed by your own attorney.
Generally, yes. You and siblings would receive your deceased parent's share UNLESS your grandmother's will specified that if any of HER children were deceased then their share would go to THEIR surviving siblings. You should have received notice of the probate proceeding as heirs at law. Title to the house will not pass to the heirs until the estate has been probated. You should call the attorney who is handling the estate to ascertain what your interest may be.
The estate is responsible for the debts. If the estate has no assets, the creditors will not get paid. If there are not enough assets to pay the debts, the beneficiaries will not receive anything.