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by Sosueme on August 5th, 2007
Good news for the fiancee. She gets the life insurance and the 401k. The contracts control, regardless of Will or not. If he bought the house himself, it will go to his statutory heirs (check the state statute).If he bought it with her, you need to check how it was purchased: joint with right of survivotship, it's hers. Other types of ownership will dictate different results.
by Anonymous on August 1st, 2007
The answer depends on how the property was purchased. For example, if the property was purchased as a joint tenancy (which is most common when two people buy a home), then the surviving owner gets the whole. If the property was purchased as a tenancy-in-common then your father's half becomes part of the estate.
by vietasianfox45 on August 19th, 2009
I know this has nothing to do with the question, but I want to say my condolences. I am sorry to hear about your father passing away. I would like to add you as a friend. I know how it feels to lose a parent, especially if you are very close to him. I still miss my mother so very much. :( I have had dreams about her.
I am confused as to how a trust works compared to a will. Once I draw up the papers on line, it has to be signed and notorized, correct?
by Anonymous on March 2nd, 2011
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How Italian inheritance law works? My father is Italian and dnt want to leave me 1euro after his death because he divorced from my mother
by Italian_Sailor on June 1st, 2011
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Currently, 2011, do you need to have a small estate affidavit notarized in Illinois? I think this may have been a recent change.
by vsmyth on May 26th, 2011
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I am in spouse's will to inherit property. Property owner is 103 and outlived spouse. Nephew said he is POA and has new will What are right
by Anonymous on March 23rd, 2011
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My mom left me her home and all the furnishings in her home except things specifically noted elsewhere in her will. what does that mean?
by ldm07 on March 4th, 2011
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You're reading My father just passed away a week ago. He named his fiancee the beneficiary of his life insurance and 401K. There's no will, so next of kin will inherit his estate. My father and his fiancee co-owned a house. Is his half part of his estate?
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