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If a spouse dies leaving everything to his children what are the rights of the surviving spouse in S C?
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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.
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Does an adult child have legal rights to a deceased father's estate if he died with a will and everything goes to the surviving stepparent in TX?
No.
Does property and estate automatically transfer to the surviving children if the deceased did not have a will in the state of Texas?
It will depend on who the survivors are. A spouse has rights as well as the children, even without a will.
What rights do siblings have concerning their brother's cremation?
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If there is a will leaving all monies to the adult children can a new wife get a part of the estate in Florida?
As the surviving spouse you do have a right to a share of the estate. The surviving spouse of a person who dies domiciled in Florida has the right to a share of the probate estate of the decedent as provided by state law. That share is called the elective share and can be claimed by right of election. You can read about all the rights thereunder at the link provided below.
How do biological children obtain personal items when surviving spouse refuses to allow?
You need to consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your rights under your state laws. Perhaps a letter from an attorney would encourage the surviving spouse to recognize the children's request as being reasonable.
Who has legal rights over deceased spouse if surviving spouse remarries?
The surviving spouse has legal rights regardless of whether he/she remarries after the death of his/her spouse.
What rights does a surviving spouse in have in Ohio if the deceased had no estate?
If there is no estate, there are no rights or property to be had.
Non custodial parent rights for children leaving country with custodial parent?
can't with the permission of the other parent or the court.
If property was owned by deceased spouse prior to marriage what is the property rights of the surviving spouse with no will?
Typically the spouse inherits the entire estate unless there are children involved.
What does it mean by being a surviving spouse where no action for divorce or separation maintenance was pending at the time of decedent's death?
That means you are the surviving spouse and have all the rights of a surviving spouse under federal laws and state laws, especially under the state laws regarding inheritance.That means you are the surviving spouse and have all the rights of a surviving spouse under federal laws and state laws, especially under the state laws regarding inheritance.That means you are the surviving spouse and have all the rights of a surviving spouse under federal laws and state laws, especially under the state laws regarding inheritance.That means you are the surviving spouse and have all the rights of a surviving spouse under federal laws and state laws, especially under the state laws regarding inheritance.
What rights do landlords have when it involves a will giving the spouse 1 yr in the house?
If the only one on the lease is the one who made out the will, the surviving spouse has no rights, because the rights of the deceased ended when he/she died..give the surviving person a 30 day notice to vacate.
Is the last will made before marriage and the executor so named in the will still effective in the state of Texas and what are the rights of surviving spouse with out a will?
In many jurisdictions, a will made prior to marriage is considered void and the intestate laws will be applied. Typically, if there are no issue from the deceased, the spouse will inherit everything. If there are issue, the estate is split between the spouse and the children.
