Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

X passed before settlement.Is his wife due anything

I was named Executor to my daughters estate- Wrongfull death lawsuit. Although her Father and she were not close he was notifed of suit. He passed 5 months before settlement. Does his wife need to be notified and is she entitled to any reward?


Asked on 5/07/06, 6:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Smith Smith & Janian, LLC

Re: X passed before settlement.Is his wife due anything

That would depend upon whether X was entitled to any of your daughter's estate if he was still alive. If so, then his estate would include his portion of the settlement. This is a very basic answer and knowledge of all the facts is required to give a specific and definitive answer. My advice is to contact a probate attorney.

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Answered on 5/08/06, 7:18 am


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