No rights for the surviving spouse in this case. Your summary is correct unless the deceased son has a surviving descendant.

A revocable trust will be made before a large inheritance is received. Does another trust have to be formed for the inheritance?

The answer to your question is no, provided the document calls for outright distribution. But the person who established the revocable trust...

The most likely answer is that If Dad dies, the property will be subject to probate because he is the last surviving owner on the deed. There are...

Is my Estate responsible to repay expenses for family members to attend funeral?

It's certainly your choice; not mandatory. If your son is causing trouble over this minor issue, I suggest you make the effort to prepare a...

Is there a way to dispose of furnishings and personal effects to avoid probate?

I also suggest the use of a living trust. In some cases, however, I would suggest the use of a LLC to hold title to a specific asset that is...

Are there any attorneys willing to look over wills, living trusts, etc. that have been prepared with kits?

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Many probate and estate administration matters are billed at fixed fees, rather than the traditional hourly rate method. For example, many estate...

My father died in 2007, mother in 2008, my mother had no will made

In order to transfer the property out of your mother's name, you will likely have to petition the probate court for appointment of a personal...

Should I will my son my house or let him buy the house from me?

I would suggest giving the home to your son by will, trust, or beneficiary deed. If you don't have substantial assets, then the beneficiary deed...

How to put deed in my name without probate

For a situation of this nature, an informal probate is most likely necessary and appropriate. There are some procedures available to simplify the...