Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Tennessee
Inheritances
My husband is very ill and parents house and assets are in probate. He is to receive 1/3 of all assets. If he dies before probate is completed and funds are distributed, who gets his part of the inheritance? He has 3 grown children from a previous marriage and he has no will.
Asked on 8/15/07, 11:43 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Swain
Swain Law Firm
Re: Inheritances
That will depend on his parent's will. The will will spell out how long he has to survive to inherit his share. If he does not have a will his spouse will have to share the ownership of his property with his children, but you will get at least 1/3rd. If it is possible it is extremely important for him to have a will.
Answered on 8/15/07, 3:44 pm