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Is the spouse entitled to an inheritance the other spouse receives in New York?
Not directly. The spouse that receives the inheritance can determine what is done with that inheritance. There is no automatic right for the other spouse to receive any of it.
Can a spouse change a life insurance policy without letting the other spouse know?
No
Can the surviving spouse of the deceased husband continue to receive mineral rights income he had inherited?
Typically the spouse will inherit the property of a deceased spouse. A will may assign things to other beneficiaries. Consult a licensed attorney in the state in question.
What does a surviving spouse have to do to remove the other spouse from a trust?
You cannot be the surviving spouse of a trust. A trust is a legal arrangement set up to hold title to property. Any trust is managed by the provisions set forth in the document that created the trust. You need to review that document. If no one has a copy then you may need to get a court order to make changes.
Can the spouse become the administrator of the estate if there is no will left?
Yes, if there is no will, the spouse can typically become the administrator of the estate, often referred to as the personal representative or executor in intestate succession. The laws governing this process vary by jurisdiction, but in many places, the spouse has priority over other potential heirs. They may need to file a petition with the probate court to be appointed as the administrator.
Can a spouse blackmail the other spouse?
is it illegal for a spouse to blackmail the other spouse
Can one spouse file for divorce without the other spouse's consent?
Yes, one spouse can file for divorce without the other spouse's consent.
What if other spouse can not pay mortgage when the other spouse dies?
Then the house needs to be sold.
Is the spouse entitled to an inheritance the other spouse receives in New York?
Not directly. The spouse that receives the inheritance can determine what is done with that inheritance. There is no automatic right for the other spouse to receive any of it.
If one spouse is sued is the other spouse responsible too?
I think that the other spouse is untitled to half of what the two had together, which includes the amount of money.
What rights spouse have after death of the other spouse if the home was purchase before marriage by one spouse?
Depends on the will
Will a new spouse have to pay child support to the other spouse' children?
no
If one spouse cosigns a loan is the other spouse responsible?
Yes, so be careful. You have to be sure that you will stay with your spouse.
Can one spouse itemize deductions while the other spouse takes the standard deduction?
Yes, it is possible for one spouse to itemize deductions while the other spouse takes the standard deduction when filing jointly.
Can an executor be listed as a beneficiary?
Yes, and they frequently are as in the case of the standard husband and wife will, where each spouse leaves the entire estate to the other spouse and names that spouse the executor.
Does a spouse have a legal right to half of the other spouse?
Yes. in the state I live in.
Can a nonobligated spouse's federal taxes be offset due the other spouse indebted child support?
No. The spouse should file an "injured spouse" form with the IRS.
