If my estranged wife passed a couple of days ago, what are my responsibilities?
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If my estranged wife passed a couple of days ago, what are my responsibilities?
We haven’t lived together in 8 years.
Asked on March 18, 2018 under Estate Planning, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss and for the situation. If there is not a power of attorney in place for someone else, then you are considered the next of kin to take care of details. If there are adult children then they would possible be able to take your place. Thre are many unaswered questions here, like if there were a Will, did she die intestate, etc. You need to find out the answers to know how to act. Good luck.
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