Wills and Estates
What is the elective share of the surviving spouse in Maryland?
I live in Maryland. My husband died last month. When I got to see his will after his death, I was shocked to see only a little portion of his entire estate was left to me. Legally, how much of his estate can I possibly get if I approach the court against his will?
What is the elective share of the surviving spouse in Hawaii?
My husband is suffering from a heart disease. Doctor has told that he won’t survive more than a year. He has made a will to which I have no access as his attorney is the will's keeper. How much share of his property am I entitled to receive after his death?
What is the elective share of the surviving spouse in Illinois?
I am a widow living with my husband’s son, who is from my husband’s previous marriage. I want to keep his son and plan to take care of him until he becomes an adult. In this case, how much share do I get in my husband’s property now that he left behind a son who is dependent on me if I give up the share in the will?
What is the elective share of the surviving spouse in Delaware?
My husband died 3 months ago. I am about to approach the court to claim my share as he made a will leaving me with only a meager amount from his estate. According to the Delaware law, how much does a surviving spouse is entitled to receive from her husband’s estate?
How is the augmented estate value calculated in Virginia?
My sister's husband passed recently. One of her colleagues at work who recently lost her husband told her that "there are some calculations to be done" to see what share of her husband's estate she is supposed to get in Virginia. What did she mean by that?