Legal Question in Medical Leave in California

marriage/Death

If your husband has no will and passes away, what becomes of the house for the new wife?


Asked on 7/12/09, 6:38 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: marriage/Death

IF, IF, you are on title to bank accounts, house or car as 'joint tenants, then it becomes your property. Without a will or trust, all other property has to be probated, but it is simplified if not a large estate. A typical 'house, car, bank account' estate is small and easy. If you need legal help in this, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 7/13/09, 5:24 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: marriage/Death

I don't understand your question. If your husband passes away, you are a widow, and his propert� passes as directed in his will or by intestate succession. Since he is dead, he will be unable to marry a "new wife." Or is this person your EX-husband and you are still referring to him as your husband.

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Answered on 7/12/09, 6:54 pm
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: marriage/Death

I understood your question. You recently married your now-deceased husband. If the property had been purchased during your marriage, then it might be community property. If it had been purchased prior and there are children, the law provides for intestate succession. If you're concerned about it, I suggest you bring everything you can find about the house to a lawyer in your community ASAP.

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Answered on 7/12/09, 7:00 pm
David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

Re: marriage/Death

You need an estate attorney who works regurlary with will, trusts and estates. I am a criminal defense attorney. I know a great estate planning attorney in Valencia, California named Van Miller. Look him up on the internet or contact us at our website and we'll direct you. Our web address is www.wallinlaw.com. David Wallin

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Answered on 7/12/09, 8:49 pm
Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: marriage/Death

need to go to probate court to clear this up.

If you are in Southern California contact me to discuss your case.

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Answered on 7/14/09, 10:47 am


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