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Is there a waiting period before if I have married someone who dies shortly before his assets go to me?
Asked on Sep 17th, 2012 on Family Law - Washington
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If I marry somebody and he dies shortly afterwards, is there a waiting period before his assets go to me? My fiancé is ill and would like to get married, so all of his assets will become mine. Is there a waiting period from marriage to his death that needs to occur before his assets are mine?
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Glenn E. Tanner, Attorney at Law
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In Washington, if the laws of intestacy apply and they won't if he has a will, one second after marriage you will be entitled to all of the community property and a smaller portion of the separate property - but there won't be any community property one second after marriage unless something arrives, is earned, etc. during the period of marriage.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2012 at 3:40 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
There is no waiting period. But to assure that his wishes are carried out, he should have a will.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2012 at 3:37 PM