Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Canada
commom law dies cannot find a will what are my rights
asking for a friend.has lived with person for 10 years,person unexpectedly dies,cannot find a will.no assest etc in both names.what should friend do?
Asked on 3/04/02, 5:30 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Steven Matheson
Edwards & Carfagnini
Re: commom law dies cannot find a will what are my rights
A common law spouse does not have any rights to property of the deceased spouse. If the CL spouse died intestate (without a will) little else can be done. If a will is found that purports to provide property to the CL spouse, then it will govern what property the deceased wished to provide to the CL spouse.
Answered on 3/05/02, 8:33 am
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