This depends on many factors. First and foremost are you in a community property state? Did the inheritance pass through a will or a trust?
I would suggest you talk to an estate attorney. However, in most cases once you receive the inheritance into your estate as a married couple it becomes the property of both spouses. Therefore, they may have a right to half of the inheritance. Also if you have been married for a set period of time as designated by your state then they too may have a right to half of the inheritance. Once the inheritance was removed from your mother's estate in no longer was your mother's property, but was added to your estate. Being married give your spouse the right to marital assets of which this became when your mother's estate was settled and you received your inheritance.
Inheritance laws vary by location, but generally, a spouse may not have automatic rights to inherit from their in-laws. In most cases, the inheritance goes to the deceased's children or other direct descendants first. It's essential to consult with a legal professional to understand the specific laws and rights in your area.
You are not a legal heir-at-law of your in-laws. Your spouse is related to them by blood but you are not. You can check the laws of intestate succession in your state at the related question link below.
The first born male receives double portion of their fathers inheritance and become responsible for the family. The Spanish tradition allows the first born (son) the entire portion The Chinese give the first born son the entire portion excluding female born.
As long as there was no divorce an "estranged" wife would be the surviving spouse. The surviving spouse has the right to all the decedent's property in some states, and the right to a portion in others. You can check your state laws of intestacy at the related question link provided below.
The right of inheritance is the legal right to receive assets or property from a deceased person. It allows for the passing on of wealth and possessions to family members or individuals designated by the deceased through a will or the laws of intestacy.
No. In the US a husband has no rights in his wife's inheritance.No. In the US a husband has no rights in his wife's inheritance.No. In the US a husband has no rights in his wife's inheritance.No. In the US a husband has no rights in his wife's inheritance.
No. His wife has no rights to the inheritance.
An inheritance by either a wife or her husband is not the property of the other. An inheritance is the sole property of the beneficiary who inherited it.An inheritance by either a wife or her husband is not the property of the other. An inheritance is the sole property of the beneficiary who inherited it.An inheritance by either a wife or her husband is not the property of the other. An inheritance is the sole property of the beneficiary who inherited it.An inheritance by either a wife or her husband is not the property of the other. An inheritance is the sole property of the beneficiary who inherited it.
Yes, but note that step-father does not imply any legal rights as far as guardianship, support or inheritance rights go.
If they are still married, she has the same rights as any spouse. That may include a dower right or full inheritance.
A legally adopted child has all the rights of a biological child for purposes of inheritance under the state laws of inheritance and intestacy.
certainly
yes his mom has a new husband
unless the father can beproven that he is unfit then he sould have visitation rights set up with the court
They have the same inheritance rights.
NO
It depends on where you are. If you're in the US, the answer is generally no. A husband has no right to his wife's inheritance as long as she keeps it separate from marital property.