If your spouse has recently passed away, you may be wondering if you need to go through probate in order to inherit your deceased spouse’s property. The answer to this question depends on how your spouse’s property was titled and the value of your spouse’s solely-owned assets. The first question is whether your spouse’s assets …
The death of a spouse is one of life’s most emotionally challenging events, and that sudden change can also create financial uncertainty. While many people assume surviving spouses automatically inherit everything, this is not the case in California. If your deceased spouse dies with a will, their share of community property and their separate property …
CLIENTS SPOUSES Spouses benefit from marital rights under many state probate laws that give them special inheritance rights, including priority for appointment as executor for a deceased spouse’s estate, a right to seek a family allowance for life’s necessities during the pendency of an administration, an ability to pursue a spousal property petition and possibly …
Disinheriting a spouse can be a fundamentally simple – but realistically flawed – process: Simply ask your spouse to sign a contract (e.g. a prenup or postnup) wherein they agree to be disinherited — and to receive none of your estate assets. The challenge is obvious: Most of the time when the topic of assets …
Disinheriting a spouse can be a fundamentally simple – but realistically flawed – process: Simply ask your spouse to sign a contract (e.g. a prenup or postnup) wherein they agree to be disinherited — and to receive none of your estate assets. The challenge is obvious: Most of the time when the topic of assets …
As a pretermitted spouse, you likely have legal rights to an estate inheritance. Here’s a simple guide to help you get started in the process to get your inheritance. What is a pretermitted or omitted spouse? A pretermitted spouse simply is someone who married decedent after his or her will or trust was …
As a pretermitted spouse, you likely have legal rights to an estate inheritance. Here’s a simple guide to help you get started in the process to get your inheritance. What is a pretermitted or omitted spouse? A pretermitted spouse simply is someone who married decedent after his or her will or trust was …
As a pretermitted spouse or child, you may have legal rights to an estate inheritance. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand the definition of pretermitted, rights, statutes, and the litigation process. What is the definition of a pretermitted heir? Pretermitted heir simply refers to a person who may have become an heir after …
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Dallas Probate Lawyers & Trust Attorneys At RMO, our Texas probate lawyers and trust litigation attorneys have the experience to effectively assist beneficiaries, heirs, families, and clients. Whether you’ve lost a loved one or are trying to help a loved one who’s become compromised, we’re here to help you protect and honor them and their …
Premarital agreements increasingly have become commonplace in modern marriages. A 2022 poll by Harris Insights & Analytics found that 15 percent of married respondents reported having a premarital agreement, up from 3 percent in 2010.
Inheriting a valuable piece of art can feel like a fantastic gift. But if you’ve recently inherited a loved one’s art collection, you may be wondering what happens when it comes to taxes. In general, you will not have to pay taxes on art you inherit from a loved one. However, if you sell the …
It is possible to inherit a family business. In fact, family businesses are often passed down from generation to generation through a will, a business succession plan, or other estate planning mechanisms. However, the specific process and requirements for inheriting a family business can vary depending on the laws of the jurisdiction in which the …