The proceeds of a wrongful death action are paid to the statutory wrongful death beneficiaries or the intestate heirs. This is often the spouse and children, with grandchildren receiving the portion of their pre-deceased parent. The spouse gets 50% and the children split 50% equally between them. If there are no children the spouse gets...
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I attended a family reunion recently.
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My lawyer suggested I write a last letter to loved ones to go with my will. What kinds of things might I include?
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I have a health care power of attorney for my mother
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