Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

Do an estranged for over 30 years husband have any entitlement rights to a wrongful death lawsuit settlement of the wife? He has been in jail @ 25 years and even illegally married again to someone else. Additonally, he is current incarerated. The only surviving child of the decedent was awarded administator of estate.


Asked on 9/09/10, 5:39 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

I strongly recommend that the estate hire an estates and trusts attorney in Georgia to advice you on your specific situation. Just because a spouse is "estranged" or in jail, does not necessarily mean that they lose all of their spousal rights.

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Answered on 9/14/10, 5:48 am
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

He may. This is something that the attorney handling the wrongful death case should have discussed in great detail.

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Answered on 9/14/10, 5:49 am


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