Can a husband cut a wife out of his will with no separation or divorce in place?

Answer 1

It depends on which state you live in. Some states have compulsory shares for spouses.

Answer 2

Yes. Your will can state whatever you want it to without regard to marriage, separation, divorce, etc. Remember however, if you merely divorce and you live in a state with community property laws, then the wife is entitled to anything jointly held. Obviously, if you divorce, you would still be alive, and thus your will would play no role at that time.

Answer 3

This all depends on the state. In a community property state, half of everything is hers. However - there are exceptions. If it's a second marriage, it can be more complicated. The wife should see an attorney to know for sure.

Answer 4

It depends on what you mean. He can leave his personal property, and his portion of the marital assets to anyone he wants. That's how it is.

If you own a house together, most states allow the surviving spouse to stay in the house until death.

Answer 5

Yes, a will is something that YOU want YOUR stuff to go the only person who has a say in YOUR will is YOU, so go on with your bad self

Answer 6

You can try, but she'll probably fight it in court and win half anyway. They figure if she was married to you all that time she deserves some compensation.

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!
It's his will and he can do what he wants with it.
There is no law that says that he even has to put his wife in his will to begin with.

Answer 9

yes, but when you die she could fight - and more then likey WIN

Answer 10

at any time especially if he caught you! lol