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If your deceased father was never divorced although separated for more than thirty years is she still entitled to half of his estate?
The person to whom you referred is his widow and generally a widow is entitled to a portion of her husband's estate under most state laws. You can check the laws of intestacy at the related question link provided below. His widow would be referred to as the surviving spouse under state laws of intestacy.
What are the rights of a widow?
This is an extremely broad question, too broad for an answer that will help you. The question has to specify the type of legal right involved, such as inheritance where a spouse has died with a will or without a will; whether there are children of the marriage or children of the marriage and of a previous marriage or if the legal area involves rights as to joint property as opposed to rights in the estate itself. In adition, since this question was initially placed in "Debt Responsibility" it is possible that the thrust of the question is as to liability for a spouse's debts, rather than rights to inheritance. Another must is identification of the state in which the decedent died. Different states have different laws regarding such rights. Some states may have minor variances from one another, whereas some may have very significant differences. Unless the state involved is known, no one can give a helpful answer. In fact, some generalized answers may do more harm than good if such answers overlook some variation.
What is the difference between a Dower a Homestead state?
A dower state refers to a state where a widow is entitled to a portion of her deceased husband's estate. A homestead state provides protections for a homeowner's primary residence from certain types of creditors.
Can mother of son and his widow sue separate law suits on behalf of a wrongful death in Illinois?
In the US, anyone can sue anybody for anything. Personally, I believe that if the death WAS wrongful, the widow has a better case than the mother. The question is, will the mother's suit be accepted by the court, or rejected as frivolous.
Can you evict a widow from a house held in a trust?
It would depend on the terms of the trust and the laws in the jurisdiction where the property is located. In some cases, a widow may have legal protections that prevent eviction from a property held in a trust, especially if they have a right of occupancy or support from the trust assets. It is advisable to consult with a legal professional to understand the specific circumstances and rights involved.
If there is a divorce in progess for the deceased and a child is appointed executor of the estate who has more rights the widow or executor?
The executor is the person who has the power and obligation to carry out the provisions in the will and perform all the duties necessary to settle the estate. The widow has no rights in that aspect of the estate. If the divorce decree was not yet entered at the time of death the widow will inherit according to the provisions in the will. In most states she can claim a statutory share if she is not satisfied with provisions made for her in the will.
If i marry a widow with two kids do the kids going to have rights on my property?
Your wife (the widow) will have rights to your property. Her children are not your heirs. But she is allowed to give them anything given to her. Make and iron clad will, with an excellent attorney, detailing the distribution of your estate.
How does widow respond to creditors calls if not joint on credit card bills?
Tell the credit card company that the card holder is deceased. They do have some rights in some states to collect the money owed from the deceased's estate. They can sue the "estate" for the money owed. Note: a life insurance policy paid to the widow is NOT his estate.
Who has the rights to sam cooke's estate?
The story is that Cooke died without a will and his widow and former business partners fought for years over both his estate and the royalties from his music. You can read more about Sam Cooke at the related link.
Can widow's personal property be seized by heirs of her husband?
No. A widow's personal property is not part of her husband's estate.
Who inherited Gene Autry's estate?
His widow, Jackie Autry.
What is a home for widow on late husband's estate called?
dower share
Can your mother change your fathers will after death?
No. No living individual can alter the will of a deceased person regardless of their familial relationship. However, depending on the jurisdiction, a widow may have a statutory claim on the estate which does not depend on the will. If she makes such a claim it does not change the will, but is applied to the estate before the will takes effect.
What are a widow's rights over a New York State Lottery winner's remaining payments?
If all of the deceased assets are left to the widow, she retains the rights to the winnings.
What is another word for single mother?
widow
How can a widow keep an estate of deceased when no will was present?
Are you talking about the estate of you and your spouse? If you were married, then the estate will automatically be yours anyway. It would possibly be a different situation if you were divorced or separated.
What spiders eat the way out of their mother?
the black widow
