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What is the elective share of the surviving spouse in Kentucky?
Can I reject the bequest made in my husband's will? Can claim my elective share separately?
04/06/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Kentucky | #35244What is the elective share of the surviving spouse in Kansas?
I heard that my elective share in my husband's estate would be based on the years of our marriage, is that true. I was married to my husband for 5 years so what will be my share?
04/06/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Kansas | #35243What is the elective share of the surviving spouse in Iowa?
I want to claim my elective share in my deceased spouse’s will. What is the law on elective share of the surviving spouse in Iowa?
04/06/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Iowa | #35242What is the elective share of the surviving spouse in Indiana?
I am my husband's second wife. After my husband’s death, his previous wife has come to claim her share in his property. I wanna know how much share do I get to claim even if my husband’s previous wife and child claim their share in my husband's property.
04/06/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Indiana | #35241Can the elective share of the deceased spouse be used to support the surviving spouse and child in the absence of a will in Georgia?
My sister’s husband died in an accident. He made no will. They have one child. Who will support the child now? My sister is a stay at home mom. Can my sister use her husband’s property to support the child even though there’s no will allowing her to use his property?
04/06/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Georgia | #35240What is the elective share of the surviving spouse in Florida?
If I don't make a will in my lifetime. How much share can my wife possible get from my estate? We live in Florida and have no kids as of now.
04/06/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Disclaimer o... | State: Florida | #35239What is the elective share of the surviving spouse in Maryland?
I live in Maryland. My husband died last month. When I got to see his will after his death, I was shocked to see only a little portion of his entire estate was left to me. Legally, how much of his estate can I possibly get if I approach the court against his will?
04/05/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Maryland | #35197What is the elective share of the surviving spouse in Hawaii?
My husband is suffering from a heart disease. Doctor has told that he won’t survive more than a year. He has made a will to which I have no access as his attorney is the will's keeper. How much share of his property am I entitled to receive after his death?
04/05/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Hawaii | #35196What is the elective share of the surviving spouse in Illinois?
I am a widow living with my husband’s son, who is from my husband’s previous marriage. I want to keep his son and plan to take care of him until he becomes an adult. In this case, how much share do I get in my husband’s property now that he left behind a son who is dependent on me if I give up the share in the will?
04/05/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Illinois | #35195What is the elective share of the surviving spouse in Delaware?
My husband died 3 months ago. I am about to approach the court to claim my share as he made a will leaving me with only a meager amount from his estate. According to the Delaware law, how much does a surviving spouse is entitled to receive from her husband’s estate?
04/05/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Delaware | #35194