The surviving spouse has legal rights regardless of whether he/she remarries after the death of his/her spouse.
If the spouse can prove that a death certificate is needed to prove that the ex-spouse is deceased in order to clear up legal issues. Such as support (alimony), property, etc.
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.
s the spouse responsible for medical bills after death of a spouse in Colorado?
Your spouse may have rights if the children were legally adopted by her/him. Generally, if there was no legal adoption they wouldn't be entitled to any award or settlement. You should consult with an attorney.
IF you were legally married then you are the surviving spouse whether or not you had lived together at the time of his death
After Karen's divorce, she married Steve, thus fitting into the legal definition of digamy: a second marriage after a divorce or death of spouse.
If your parent dies and there is no will, there is a legal order of inheritance. The surviving spouse is next in line, then the children.
Depends on the will
You can't do both. You need to consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options. You cannot add your spouse to your property title and also have the property pass to your children upon your death. Once your spouse is added to the title they own their own interest. You should inquire about a life estate. You need legal advice.You can't do both. You need to consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options. You cannot add your spouse to your property title and also have the property pass to your children upon your death. Once your spouse is added to the title they own their own interest. You should inquire about a life estate. You need legal advice.You can't do both. You need to consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options. You cannot add your spouse to your property title and also have the property pass to your children upon your death. Once your spouse is added to the title they own their own interest. You should inquire about a life estate. You need legal advice.You can't do both. You need to consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options. You cannot add your spouse to your property title and also have the property pass to your children upon your death. Once your spouse is added to the title they own their own interest. You should inquire about a life estate. You need legal advice.
No. Your divorce severed any legal relationship between you and your ex-spouse forever. You have no legal standing to "claim" any interest in their estate unless you were specifically mentioned in the will with the gift to be given in spite of the divorce.No. Your divorce severed any legal relationship between you and your ex-spouse forever. You have no legal standing to "claim" any interest in their estate unless you were specifically mentioned in the will with the gift to be given in spite of the divorce.No. Your divorce severed any legal relationship between you and your ex-spouse forever. You have no legal standing to "claim" any interest in their estate unless you were specifically mentioned in the will with the gift to be given in spite of the divorce.No. Your divorce severed any legal relationship between you and your ex-spouse forever. You have no legal standing to "claim" any interest in their estate unless you were specifically mentioned in the will with the gift to be given in spite of the divorce.
Generally, if she was married to the decedent at the time of death then she is entitled to a portion of the estate as the surviving spouse.