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No, a spouse cannot change the deceased husband's will after he dies. The will becomes irrevocable upon the death of the testator. Any changes would need to go through the probate process.

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According to NY law if one spouse dies and the property was in both names who becomes sole owner of property?

That depends on how the title was described in the acquisition deed. If the couple acquired as joint tenants with the right of survivorship or as tenants by the entirety the surviving spouse will automatically become the sole owner of the property.


Whatpart of the estate is a wife entitled to?

It depends if there is a will or trust involved. If a spouse dies the other spouse usually gets everything unless the family home or other items have been intrusted or willed.AnswerSee the related question link below for the laws of intestacy for your state. The laws of intestacy determine a surviving spouse's share of an estate. Generally, even if the surviving spouse is disinherited by will, they can claim a share under the doctrine of election. That share is generally equal to the share they would receive if the decedent had died intestate.


Is it illegal to change a dead persons mailing address if their spouse is still living?

Yes, it is illegal to change a dead person's mailing address without proper authorization, even if their spouse is still living. Only individuals who are authorized to manage the deceased person's affairs, such as an executor of the estate or legal representative, can make such changes.


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?


Can your husband withhold your mail?

No, in the United States, it is illegal for anyone to intentionally withhold or tamper with someone else's mail. Mail tampering is a federal offense under the Postal Reorganization Act. If your husband is doing this, you can report it to the United States Postal Service.

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When husband dies with no will or children does his estate that he owned before marriage go to his spouse or closest blood kin in Texas?

It would go to his spouse


When a women husband dies do they go by Ms or Mrs?

when your husband dies you do not remain as MRS you change to ms or miss!


Do i have to change my status from married to single when my spouse dies?

if u want


If your husband dies are you responsible for his bills?

His estate has primary responsibility. The spouse will likely be held as responsible as well.


How did Elaneor Roosevelt feel when her husband died?

Probably very happy. That's how most wives respond when their spouse dies.


If a spouse dies leaving everything to his children what are the rights of the surviving spouse in S C?

In South Carolina the surviving spouse can file an election to take a share of the husband's estate. The state will grant her a statutory share.


Does ND require a probate to change owners if an owner dies and his spouse inherits it?

yes


What is the percentage of a spouse dying after another spouse dies?

100% everyone dies.


What are a wifes rights to property of deceased husband in the state of Missouri?

In the state of Missouri, the wife automatically inherits property of her deceased husband. When either spouse dies, the surviving spouse has an undivided interest in the whole property, and the right to sole ownership.


In Texas, when a spouse dies, who is entitled to the house?

In Texas, when a spouse dies, the surviving spouse is typically entitled to the house if it was community property or if it was left to them in the deceased spouse's will.


Who gets the money in a court settlement if the person awarded the money dies Spouse or children Either?

my husband will receive all the money also if there is no will.


can the spouse live in the home after the spouse dies under a reverse mortgage?

Yes Watson. But the real question is: can the spouse spouse the home after the reverse mortgage dies live?