Am I entitled to my dead husband’s inheritance?
Spouses could get a piece of an inheritance, but it depends on the wording in the will
Articles By Ed Olkovich:
Who is the best person to name as executor to a will?
Here are the options and the pros and cons of each
What can go wrong if your will executor lives abroad
Jay has named his two adult children to be executors. One lives in the U.S.—and that could cause problems
How to ensure an ex-spouse doesn’t receive a part of your estate
"We have been separated for over 25 years and I'd like my present spouse to inherit everything"
Wording a will to cover loans to family can be a hot potato
Even with official documentation, personal loans can cause family friction
Are my husband’s sons entitled to part of my home?
He died without a will and they are adults now
How spousal survivorship rights work with property
A deceased person could have assets that were not controlled by her executor
The wrong way to save on probate fees
You can't save by choosing a province with lower probate fees