Legal Question in Family Law in North Carolina
if a man's 2nd wife passes away what rights does the 1st wife and children have?
Asked on 3/05/13, 3:09 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
None that I am aware of.
If you mean do the first wife and children have any claim via inheritance - the answer is generally no unless the 2nd wife's will lists them as beneficiaries. Normally, speaking the man would inherit all of 2nd wife's estate. However, this area of law can be extremely complex and there are many factors to take into consideration. You may want to check with an attorney experienced in wills and estates.
Answered on 3/05/13, 9:32 pm