Will & Seperation

[ChristinaB616]

Virginia


My father-in-law just passed away recently leaving a will stating that his assets be divided between his 5 children. He left a very large sum of money in bonds (totaling over 2 million) plus a camper, 4 vehicles and a plot of land, plus 2 life insurance policies. The issue is, he was married for 5 yrs to his wife, they have been living apart for around 2 years and sent her divorce papers 2xs with no response, is she entitled to any of his assets that are not in her name (i.e. the life insurance and stock/bonds)
Thank you!

 

[TheGeekess]

Virginia


My father-in-law just passed away recently leaving a will stating that his assets be divided between his 5 children. He left a very large sum of money in bonds (totaling over 2 million) plus a camper, 4 vehicles and a plot of land, plus 2 life insurance policies. The issue is, he was married for 5 yrs to his wife, they have been living apart for around 2 years and sent her divorce papers 2xs with no response, is she entitled to any of his assets that are not in her name (i.e. the life insurance and stock/bonds)
Thank you!

The insurance will go to the named beneficiary(ies).

 

[LdiJ]

Virginia


My father-in-law just passed away recently leaving a will stating that his assets be divided between his 5 children. He left a very large sum of money in bonds (totaling over 2 million) plus a camper, 4 vehicles and a plot of land, plus 2 life insurance policies. The issue is, he was married for 5 yrs to his wife, they have been living apart for around 2 years and sent her divorce papers 2xs with no response, is she entitled to any of his assets that are not in her name (i.e. the life insurance and stock/bonds)
Thank you!

As was already stated, the insurance will go to the named beneficiaries. The stock/bond fund could possibly have had a named beneficiary as well, or it might not. Most likely VA state law would allow a spouse to make a claim for a portion of the estate. That is fairly standard in most states. Whoever is the executor of the will would need to get an attorney involved to determine the spouse's status.

 

[anteater]

I suggest that you read the articles in the Spousal & Family rights section:

http://www.virginiaestatelaw.com/index.htm

 

[curb1]

Sounds like the wife is one step ahead of everyone. Good luck.