If Jack Doe dies before his mother, will his wife inherit the property of her late husband's mother, if there is no will? Jack Doe is an only chid.
2007-01-26 11:37:57 · 7 answers · asked by JMUMA 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
No, his mother's property goes to HER heirs Jack's wife is not HER heir.
2007-01-26 11:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see an attorney on this one. Each state is different on this issue. However, one thing I DO know--in every state things will go a lot smoother should there be a written, signed and witnessed will with both named executors and Personal Representatives (there is a difference; one can perform the asset transactions while the other can only ensure that the assets are transferred per the will) who are trustworthy. If no will or a drafted will that is not signed, at least in the states in which I have lived in, things get sent to Probate Court, which does NOT have the interests of the survivors at heart.
Again, if this is a major issue, consult an attorney that deals with estates, trusts and wills. Don't "shop" around on the internet. Attorneys usually can grant a free "first time" consultation. Good luck.
2007-01-26 20:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by prettymomofthree2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. She will only receive an inheritance if she was specifically written into the will. The late husband's children, however, would still receive an inheritance.
This is the case with my mother-in-law (who is a widow) and her mother-in-law.
2007-01-26 19:47:02 · answer #3 · answered by wnk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the will or the living trust if there is none you need to speak with a lawyer to figure out whats really going on... she may have after your husband died if she has indeed put her lving trust in the care of someone else... its all about what the papers say not how you feel unfortuantly.... sorry about all the poeple you love in your life, it sound sliek you msut be having a hard time, i hope your doing all right ....
2007-01-26 20:18:05 · answer #4 · answered by Jane Doe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what state you are in. But probably not.
If her only heir is dead, then there is no body to leave things to even with a will. If she dies intestate then it is a whole other ball of wax.
But Odds are No. Now if he was alive at her time of death even for a min.or if your husband had dependents of his own, then the entire scenario changes.
But again depends on your state.
2007-01-26 19:49:51 · answer #5 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope it goes to the State unless otherwise stated.
2007-01-26 20:10:06 · answer #6 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a lawyer , it has to be in a will
2007-01-30 18:25:28 · answer #7 · answered by sweetgranny06 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋