Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Kentucky

wrongful death suit

a couple and their family live in one state, but are killed in a car accident in another state. a wrongful death suit is settled out of court. who is entitled to the settlement and what percentages are they normally devided.(example: parents, siblings etc...)


Asked on 7/14/02, 8:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Philip Owens Philip M. Owens, Attorney at Law

Re: wrongful death suit

The laws of the domicile state will usually govern the distribution of a personal estate. You ask too general a question without supporting facts. Are they married? Who is the plaintiff? Do they have children and are they of age?

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Answered on 7/15/02, 7:30 am


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