QUESTION
If a single man has a will already but gets married, will the wife automatically receive all his assets etc upon his death?
Asked on Jun 08th, 2021 on Estate Planning - Tennessee
1 ANSWER
Laws differ by state, but in general a spouse is entitled to receive a share of the estate (often a half or two-thirds) regardless o what the will provides. The share could depend on whether the deceased left children.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2021 at 6:47 AM