Intestate distribution in Ontario:
Since 1978, Ontario law states that the estate of an intestate deceased person is distributed as follows:
NOTE: Half-blood relatives share equally with whole-blood relatives. Children include those born outside marriage and adopted ones.
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If there is no will, the widow is going to be entitled to at least 50% of the estate. If the husband had no children, she is probably entitled to everything. Consult a probate attorney in your community, the initial consultation should not cost anything.
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.
Perhaps state benefits but not government benefits
The Widow of St. Pierre grossed $3,058,380 worldwide.
The rights a widow has to her mother-in-law's estate depend on the laws of the specific jurisdiction. Generally, a widow may be entitled to a share of the estate if her spouse did not leave a will or if the will provides for her. It is recommended for the widow to consult with a probate attorney to understand her rights and options.
The Widow of St. Pierre grossed $3,058,380 in the domestic market.
God's work
While the rich gave large sums of money, the widow gave all she had.
$210 USD
http://bugguide.net/node/view/26421 Yes technically there are black widow spiders in Ontario but I doubt that you will see one. I have only ever seen one and I was in the woods when I saw it.
Did this hypothetical widow borrow the money? If so, then yes.
In general, no. If he contributed to a retirement program while you were married and the divorce decree stated that you have an interest in the account you MAY be entitled to some of the money, but if the judge did not SPECIFICALLY state that you are entitled to the money you are not entitled to any of his money after the divorce. Any of his children who are under 18 may be entitled to survivors benefits. No. When a person remarries they forfeit all legal rights to any share of the previous spouse's SSA, RRB and/or private pension benefits, annutities and so forth. Likewise do any children who have been adopted by a new spouse, as the law considers them to be "removed from the bloodline" and survivior succession laws no longer apply.