Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada
mariage
hi there, I have a question concerning a friend. My friend's husband is in a coma. He never put my friend in his bank account. He had his parents as his joint accounts. My friend has a 2 year old boy with her husband , they've been legally married for 5 years. My question is does she have any rights to this account? His parents pushed her aside knowing that she has never worked ever since they've been married and knowing that their son was her only means of income. What are her legal rights concerning this account and what should she do about this?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: mariage
She should file to become the legal guardian of his person and estate. Since she is married to him, she has priority regarding appointment.
Assuming that he did not have an estate plan.
If she wants to hire a lawyer, have her contact me at [email protected]
Re: mariage
Thank you for your inquiry.
If your friend's husband has a will then the Probate Court will take jurisdiction over his assets. The Court will honor his testamentary wishes as spelled out in his estate plan.
However, if there is no estate plan then the wife and child have statutory preference for inheritance purposes.
My office would be able to properly direct your friend. Feel free to have her give me a call if she'd like to further discuss.
Regards,
James Herbe, Esq.
702.307.1355
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