Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Missouri
Property owned by a husband and wife
If all property is owned by a husband and wife jointly and the husband dies, can his children from a previous marriage sue for a portion of the estate if there is not a will?
Asked on 12/26/08, 12:26 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack
Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law
Re: Property owned by a husband and wife
No, his children have no claim. The surviving wife owns whatever property was titled jointly as of the moment the husband dies.
Answered on 12/26/08, 6:02 pm