Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Indiana
is the wife entitled to all the assets and estate when her spouse dies and there is no will?
Asked on 10/17/12, 6:58 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Kenneth Wilk
Rubino Ruman Crosmer & Polen
Not necessarily. It all depends on certain factors, which include but are not limited to whether the spouse is a first or second spouse, whether there are any children (adult or minor), and whether the decedent's parents are living.
Answered on 10/21/12, 4:46 pm
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