If my mother-in-law is divorced but now the ex is living with her, if she died does he have any claim on her estate?
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If my mother-in-law is divorced but now the ex is living with her, if she died does he have any claim on her estate?
Asked on June 14, 2012 under Family Law, Ohio
Answers:
Brad Micklin / Brad M. Micklin, Esq.
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, unless she has a will that provides for him. Otherwise, he lost his ability to inherit under state law once the divorce was filed and the filing of a divorce complaint eliminates any previously drafted will by operation of law.
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