Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
My parents divorce settlement was issued Sept 2008 and in the settlement my father had to make payments to my mother until Aug 2012. My father passed away last month and in his will he wanted the left over settlement money to be divided amongst my 3 siblings and myself. My mother is claiming she is entitled to that money. Does the settlement agreement become void in the event of death? Or does the settlement need to continue to be paid?
Asked on 6/08/11, 1:08 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul B. Ward
Law Offices of Paul B. Ward
It's going to depend on the language of the agreement. Most state that the payments would end upon the death of the person responsible for paying. But some don't.
Answered on 6/08/11, 2:10 pm
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