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How do I begin looking for a attorney for a wrongful death case when I am the defendant?

Answered 6 years and 11 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
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If you own a home, your homeowners insurance policy may cover your husbands legal defense if the death arose out of negligence as opposed to an intentional act. Discuss with counsel in your state. Good luck.
If you own a home, your homeowners insurance policy may cover your husbands legal defense if the death arose out of negligence as opposed to an... Read Answer

My husbands brother died a few years ago and we have just learned that is wife had filed and won a wrongful death suit. Does any of the other family

Answered 14 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Christopher Edward Clark (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Death
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I do not practice in the State of Missouri, but I think the answer to your question would be the same in any state, and it has to do with the legal bond that is formed as the result of a marriage.  When two people marry they become a single legal entity.  When one spouse dies intestate (without a Will), the surviving spouse is entitled to all of the deceased spouse's assets.  Depending on the type of assets and how they were held, sometimes an estate needs to be opened to transfer the ownership of that asset to the surviving spouse.  In the case of a wrongful death lawsuit, an estate needs to be opened to allow the personal representative to sue in the name of the estate.  Unless your husband was a named beneficiary in your brother-in-law's Last Will and Testament, then he would not have a claim to any portion of his brother's estate. ... Read Answer
I do not practice in the State of Missouri, but I think the answer to your question would be the same in any state, and it has to do with the legal... Read Answer

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