Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
As his surviving spouse, am I entitled to his share of the settlement? if he died and there was a class act settlement?
Asked on 12/10/14, 4:23 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Chester
The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC
It may depend on the terms of the settlement, but generally yes, I would think that his estate would receive the funds and as the spouse you would have an interest in his estate.
Answered on 1/08/15, 11:35 am