Is my ex husband entitled to my inheritance?
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Is my ex husband entitled to my inheritance?
In NSW there is no express entitlement of an ex spouse to a portion of your inheritance. In a perfect world, your will, will be distributed according to your wishes amongst the individuals stipulated within it. This would include, amongst others, a deceased person’s former spouse.
Who gets your money if you die without a will?
When you die without a will, your assets are administered under the laws of intestacy and distributed following a pre-determined formula. Your surviving spouse and children will get a majority of the assets and if your spouse is deceased, then the surviving children receive equal parts of your assets.
Can my husband change his will without me knowing?
In general, you can change your will without informing your spouse. (One big exception to this would be if one of you has filed for divorce and there is a restraining order on assets.) The real question is whether you can or should use the same attorney who drafted the wills for you and your spouse in better days.
What is your estate when you die?
When you die, everything you leave behind is your “estate.” This will include all of your real estate, personal property, debts, etc. The federal government imposes only an estate tax, but some states collect one or the other, or in some cases, both. Collectively, they’re often referred to as death taxes.
