I filed for divorce and then my husband’s brother took him to create a will in trust, giving the brother rights to everything. Then my husband passed away. Divorce never went through. Can they do that? What are my rights?
ANSWER BY MARGARET CROSS-BELIVEAU:
Yes, he had the right to leave property to whomever he wanted after death. However, as you were married at the time of his death, you still have statutory rights to his property. Filing for divorce is not enough to cancel your rights. You can claim your spousal share from his probate.
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