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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

I was with my man for 14 years he just passed away am I entitled to anything?

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Answered by attorney Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
No, unless he willed his properties to you, or made you a beneficiary of a trust, or you held title to the property in joint tenancy which as a right of survivorship or accounts on which your were the designated payee, or your are the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
No, unless he willed his properties to you, or made you a beneficiary of a trust, or you held title to the property in joint tenancy which as a right of survivorship or accounts on which your were the designated payee, or your are the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
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Can I have financial claim on someone whom I took care and recently died?

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Answered by attorney James Brian Thomas (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Burdette & Rice, PLLC
Making a claim against an estate for in-home care of a friend or loved one can be difficult. The truth is that many times these claims often fall under the category of "things that you would have done anyway." Effectively, you are taking the position of being a creditor owed a debt by the estate for the services that you provided. As with any creditor's claim, much of the viability is found in the details. Was there an agreement of some kind between you and the decedent, verbal, or in writing? Was there an expectation of remuneration on your part and expectation of payment for the services on the decedent's part? Is it possible to prove a debt and recover a part of the estate for your services? Sure. Whether or not it is likely depends far too much on the specific arrangement. Your best bet is to consult with a probate attorney near you to outline all of the relevant facts involved.
Making a claim against an estate for in-home care of a friend or loved one can be difficult. The truth is that many times these claims often fall under the category of "things that you would have done anyway." Effectively, you are taking the position of being a creditor owed a debt by the estate for the services that you provided. As with any creditor's claim, much of the viability is found in the details. Was there an agreement of some kind between you and the decedent, verbal, or in writing? Was there an expectation of remuneration on your part and expectation of payment for the services on the decedent's part? Is it possible to prove a debt and recover a part of the estate for your services? Sure. Whether or not it is likely depends far too much on the specific arrangement. Your best bet is to consult with a probate attorney near you to outline all of the relevant facts involved.
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Is it customary that beneficiary decendancy go to direct heirs, by bloodline, of a trust when an heir dies?

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Answered by attorney Geoffrey N Germane (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Kirton & McConkie A Professional Corporation
A spouse cannot be disinherited, so if the trust tries to disinherit the spouse that spouse can claim the "spousal elective share" which is 1/3 of the "augmented estate." A lawyer who practices in this area can help you determine what every heirs true rights are.
A spouse cannot be disinherited, so if the trust tries to disinherit the spouse that spouse can claim the "spousal elective share" which is 1/3 of the "augmented estate." A lawyer who practices in this area can help you determine what every heirs true rights are.
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