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New Hampshire Wrongful Death Laws
When someone dies in New Hampshire, their assets go to their closest relatives under “intestate succession” laws. Only those assets which would pass through your will are affected by intestate succession laws, typically including assets that you own alone in your name only.
Read the following to understand intestacy laws in New Hampshire:
- If the deceased has surviving children but no spouse, the children inherit all of the estate.
- If the deceased has surviving spouse but no descendants or parents, the spouse inherits everything.
- If the deceased has surviving spouse and descendants from the spouse as well, and the spouse has no other descendants, the spouse inherits the first $250,000 of the intestate property, plus half of the balance. The descendants inherit the rest of the estate.
- If the deceased has a surviving spouse and descendants from you and the spouse, and the spouse has descendants from another relationship, the spouse inherits the first $150,000 of the estate property, plus half the balance of the estate. The descendants inherit the rest of the estate.
- If the deceased has a surviving spouse and descendants from the deceased and someone other than the spouse, the spouse inherits the first $100,000 of the intestate property, plus half the balance of the estate. The descendants inherit the rest of the estate.
- If the deceased has a surviving spouse and parents, the spouse inherits the first $250,000 of the intestate property, plus 3/4 of the balance of the estate. The parents inherit the rest of the estate.
- If the deceased has surviving parents but no spouse or descendants, the parents inherit all of the estate.
- If the deceased has surviving siblings but no spouse, descendants, or parents, the siblings inherit all of the estate.
Adopted children by the deceased receive an intestate share as biological children would. Foster and stepchildren never legally adopted by the deceased will not receive a share automatically. Children placed for adoption and adopted into another family will not receive an intestacy share. Children conceived by the deceased but not born before the death will receive a share as long as they survive. Children born outside of marriage will receive a share if the court establishes paternity and the children were not adopted by another family. Grandchildren will receive a share if their parent, or the child of the deceased, has passed away before the deceased.
To learn more about intestacy laws, visit www.nolo.com.
If you or someone you know is dealing with the estate of a loved one, contact the experts at Meyerson and O’Neill law firm today at 877-373-8059.
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Florida Wrongful Death Laws
If someone you know has died in the state of Florida without a will, the estate will be divided up through intestacy law. Only those assets that would have passed through your will are affected by intestate succession.
Read the following to understand intestacy laws in the state of Florida:
- If the deceased has surviving children but no spouse, the children receive all of the estate.
- If the deceased has a surviving spouse but no descendants, the spouse inherits all of the estate.
- If the deceased has a surviving spouse and descendants from the deceased and the spouse, with no other descendants of the spouse, the spouse receives all of the estate.
- If the deceased has a surviving spouse and descendants from the deceased and the spouse, with descendants of the spouse as well, the spouse inherits half of the estate property, and the descendants of the deceased inherit the other half of the estate.
- If the deceased has a surviving spouse and descendants from you and the spouse, with descendants from the deceased and someone other than the spouse, the spouse inherits half of the estate property, and the deceased descendants inherit the other half of the estate property.
Adopted children receive an intestate share the same as biological children do. Foster and stepchildren that the deceased never legally adopted will not automatically receive a share. Children the deceased placed for adoption who were legally adopted by another family do not receive a portion of the estate. The grandchildren of the deceased will receive a share too if their parent has died before you do.
To learn more about intestacy law, visit www.nolo.com.
For more information on intestacy laws in Florida, or if you are dealing with the estate of a loved one, contact Meyerson and O’Neill law firm today at 877-373-8059.
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Ohio Wrongful Death Laws
If you pass away without a will in Ohio, your assets will go to your closest relatives in “intestate succession.” Only assets that you own alone in your name are affected by intestate succession laws. Under intestate succession, what you receive depends on whether or not you have living children, parents, a spouse, or other close relatives when you pass.
Read the following to understand intestacy law in Ohio:
- If the deceased has surviving children but no spouse, the children inherit everything.
- If the deceased has surviving spouse but no descendants or parents, the spouse inherits everything.
- If the deceased has surviving spouse and descendants from you and the spouse, the spouse inherits everything.
- If the deceased has a surviving spouse and descendants not related to the spouse, the spouse inherits the first $200,000 of the intestate property plus half of the balance of the estate. The descendants inherit everything else.
- If the deceased leaves behind a surviving spouse and more than one child or descendants of those children, and the spouse is the natural or adoptive part of at least one child, the spouse inherits the first $60,000 of the intestate property, plus one third of the balance. If the spouse is not the natural or adoptive parent of any of the children, the spouse inherits the first $20,000 of the intestate property, plus one third of the balance of the estate. The descendants inherit the balance.
- If the deceased has surviving parents but no spouse or descendants, the parents inherit all of the estate.
- If the deceased has surviving siblings but no spouse, descendants, or parents, the siblings inherit all of the estate.
To learn more about intestacy law in Ohio, visit www.nolo.com.
For more information on wrongful death laws in Ohio, contact the experts at Meyerson and O’Neill law firm at 877-373-8059.
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Alabama Wrongful Death Laws
In the state of Alabama, if a loved one dies without a will and leaves behind a spouse, what your spouse receives depends on whether you have living parents and children. If you do not, your spouse inherits all of your intestate property. The size of each share depends greatly on how many children you have and whether or not you are married.
Read the following to understand who gets what according to intestate succession:
- If a loved one dies with children, but no spouse, parents, or siblings, the children inherit everything.
- If a loved one dies with a surviving spouse but no children, parents, or siblings, the spouse inherits everything.
- If a spouse and children survive who are related to the deceased and the spouse, the spouse inherits the first $50,000 of the intestate property, plus half of the balance on the intestate property. The children inherit the remaining intestate property.
- If a spouse and children survive who are not related to the spouse, the spouse inherits half of the intestate property and the children receive the remainder of the estate.
- If only a spouse and parents survive, the spouse inherits the first $100,000 of the intestate property, plus half of the balance of your intestate property.
- If parents survive but no children, spouse, or siblings, the parents inherit all of the estate.
- If siblings survive, but no children, spouse or parents, the siblings inherit all of the estate.
- If the deceased has no living family, the estate is turned over to the state. However, this rarely happens because the law is designed to get your property to anyone who was remotely related to you. If there are any surviving cousins, great uncles, aunts, or siblings of a spouse, they will receive the estate before the state of Alabama.
To learn more about intestacy laws, visit www.nolo.com.
For more information about intestacy laws in Alabama, contact the experts at Meyerson and O’Neill law firm today at 877-373-8059.
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Vermont Wrongful Death Laws
You’ve just lost a loved one suddenly, and if passing without a will, you and your family are left with legal matters that are often confusing and stressful. In the state of Vermont, intestacy law is in place to divide any part of a decedent’s estate that is not effectively disposed by will, which passes to the decedent’s heirs, as modified by the decedent’s will.
Read the following to understand intestacy laws in Vermont:
- After all payments of debts, funeral charges and expenses, the surviving spouse shall receive the entire estate as long as all of the descendants are also descendants of the surviving spouse. The surviving spouse may receive the decedent’s furniture and furnishings, terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, and vehicles, as long as the descendants of the decedent do not object.
- In the event that one or more surviving descendants of the decedent who are not related to the spouse, and they are not excluded by the will, the surviving spouse shall receive one half of the estate.
If there is no taker, the estate is divided in the following order:- If there is no surviving spouse, the estate goes to the parents of the decedent equally.
- The estate is divided equally to the decedents siblings and the descendants of any deceased siblings.
- One half of the intestate estate goes to the decedent’s paternal grandparents equally if they both survive.
- The estate is divided in equal shares to the next of kin to equal degree.
To learn more about intestacy law, visit www.leg.state.vt.us.
For more information on intestacy laws in Vermont, contact the experts at Meyerson and O’Neill Law Firm today at 877-373-8059.
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Three Tips When Purchasing Medical Malpractice Insurance
When considering purchasing Medical Malpractice Insurance, doing your research ahead of time is key. All parties involved – physicians and insurance brokers alike – are required to know every minute detail of what exactly is being purchased. This ensures many things, but mainly that the insurance will do its job smoothly in times of need. Here are three helpful tips to get you through the purchasing process with ease:
Know What Policy is Best For You: Prior to meeting with your broker, do a bit of research. Keep in mind what type of policy is best suitable for your practice and will provide the best care for a feasible price. Also, don’t forget that your broker is working for you, and not the company. He or she will attempt to offer you the best plan possible, so do not go into the first meeting with a malicious mindset!
Become Informed: It’s imperative that all aspects of your insurance options are known. While meeting with your broker, make sure to review all points of the policy itself, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Also, reiteration is always helpful. The more you know, the more prepared you will be under possible malpractice situations.
Choose a Reputable Insurance Company: Knowing the company whom will be providing your insurance is important. Whether it’s the history of the company, or the stability of their employees, finding out this type of information is significant before any kind of big insurance purchase. After all, under some circumstances, a medical malpractice insurance claim can make or break your career, so it’s best to ensure both the insurance provided and the insurance company operate under the highest possible standards.
While obtaining medical malpractice insurance is necessary for your practice, hopefully a claim will never appear throughout the entirety of your medical career. However, if a claim does in fact arise, it is best to have a reliable and trustworthy insurance company supporting you.
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Connecticut Wrongful Death Laws
When you lose someone you love and they have left without a will for their estate, they are said to have passed away intestate. Understanding wrongful death laws can be difficult, as they vary from state to state.
Read the following to understand priority under intestacy law in Connecticut:
- If a spouse is living but no children or parent, all of the estate goes to the spouse.
- If a spouse and parent are living but no children, the first $100,000 and 3/4 of the estate goes to the spouse. The remainder is divided equally among the parents.
- If a spouse and children are living, the spouse takes 1/2 the estate. If the children are also the spouse’s, the spouse also takes $100,000. If the children are not the spouse’s, the spouse only takes 1/2 of the estate and the remains are divided among the children of the same generation.
- If children are living but no spouse, shares of the estate are divided equally among children of the same generation.
- If there is no spouse or children living, shares are divided equally among the parents.
- If there is no children, parents, or spouse living, shares go to brothers and sisters or descendants. Shares are divided equally if they are in the same generation. If there are no living brothers and sisters, the estate goes to the next of kin.
When there are multiple generations involved (such as grandchildren):
- The estate is divided into as many shares as there are living members of the nearest generation of children, including deceased children who left behind children of their own. Each surviving heir in the nearest generation of the victim receives one share and the share of each deceased person is divided into the next generation in the same manner.
For more information on Connecticut wrongful death laws, visit justice.gov.
If you or someone you know is dealing with a Connecticut wrongful death case, contact the experts at Meyerson and O’Neill law firm today at 877-373-8059.
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California Wrongful Death Laws
If you have lost a family member or friend without a will, they are said to have passed away intestate. Each state has specific laws as to how the remainder of the estate is passed down, due to priority of pecuniary loss.
Read the following to understand priority of California intestacy laws:
- If the spouse but no children, parents, brothers, sisters, or descendants of deceased brother or sister are living, the spouse takes all.
- If the spouse and one child are living, the spouse takes 1/2 and the remainder goes to the child or the issue of the deceased child.
- If the spouse and two or more children are living, the spouse takes 1/3 of the intestate, the remaining portion goes to the children divided equally of the same generation.
- If the spouse is living and parents or brothers and sisters, but no children, the spouse takes half and the remaining portion goes to the victim’s parents. If there are no parents, the shares are divided to the children of the parents (brothers and sisters of the victim) equally, as long as they are in the same generation.
- If the children and parents are living but no spouse, all shares go to the children of the victim equally, as long as they are in the same generation.
- If parents are living but no children or spouse, the victim’s parents take all. If there are no parents, the children of the parents take equal shares, as long as they are in the same generation.
When family members of different generations are involved:
- The estate is divided into as many shares as there are living members of the nearest generation children, including deceased children in the same generation who left behind children of their own. The share of the deceased is divided equally among his or her descendants.
To learn more about California wrongful death laws, visit justice.gov.
If you or someone you love has a wrongful death case in California, please contact the attorneys at Meyerson and O’Neill law firm today at 877-373-8059.
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Massachusetts Wrongful Death Laws
A friend or loved one has passed suddenly, and if left without a will, their loved ones are to deal with the complicated matters involving their estate. The Massachusetts Wrongful Death statute interprets each case according to intestate law.
Read the following to understand the priority under Massachusetts intestacy laws:
- If the spouse is living and relatives but no children, the spouse takes the first $200,000 and half of the remainder of the estate. The next of kin takes the remaining balance.
- If spouse and children are living, the spouse takes half of the estate and the children take the balance.
- If the spouse is living but no children or other relatives, the spouse takes all.
- If children are living and no spouse, the children of the same generation take all divided equally.
- In the instance that no spouse or children are living, the parents take all shares of the estate divided equally.
- If there is no living spouse, children, or parents, the brothers and sisters of the victim in the same generation.
- If no one listed above is living, whoever is the next closest in kinship takes the estate.
When there is more than one generation involved:
- The estate is divided into as many shares as there are living members of the nearest generation of children, including deceased children who left children of their own behind. Each receives one share and the share of the deceased is divided among their children in the same order.
For more information on Massachusetts intestate law, visit justice.gov.
If you think you have a wrongful death case, contact the experts at Meyerson and O’Neill law firm today at 877-373-8059.
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Virginia Wrongful Death Laws
Virginia Wrongful Death Laws
Losing a loved one is a tragic time for any family. Determining the loss and division of a loved one’s estate can of add stress to painful situation. Damages are distributed by the state according to intestacy law. Know how the estate should be divided according to Virginia intestate law.
Read the following summary of wrongful death and intestacy laws in Virginia:
- If spouse is living and children, all of the estate goes to the spouse.
- If spouse and children are living, the spouse takes all, unless children are not descendents of the living spouse. In those special cases, 2/3 of the estate is given to the children and 1/3 of the estate goes to the spouse. The children divide shares equally among those of the same generation.
- If the children are living and no spouse, the children take all in equal shares divided amongst those in the same generation.
- If parents are living and no spouse or children, parents take all divided equally.
- If no parents, spouse, or children are living, brothers and sisters and their descendants take all in equal shares of the same generation.
When children of different generations are involved:
- The estate is divided into as many shares as there are living members of the nearest generation of children. Each surviving heir receives one share and a share is put aside for every deceased heir and divided upon his descendants in the same manner.
For more information on wrongful death and intestacy laws, visit justice.gov.
If you feel that you or a loved one has a wrongful death case, contact the attorneys at Meyerson and O’Neill law firm today at 877-373-8059.
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