[WSBAPT] Ex-spouse standing in Probate

[Eric Nelsen]

I'd say none. If she litigates she could subpoena the Pers Rep I suppose, but administratively she has no standing. Even if ex-husband was a direct heir, she still has no standing to interfere with the probate process. She could try to garnish the Estate or some such, but that still doesn't get her an Inventory or brokerage statements.

Sincerely,

Eric

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Heather deVrieze
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Ex-spouse standing in Probate

Is there any basis in the law that an ex-wife of an heir (but not a direct beneficiary under the Will) is entitled to probate information of ex-husband’s mother?

Even if husband owes wife back maintenance, and even if he is the Personal Representative of the estate, if he is not a beneficiary of the estate, what legal grounds exist for the ex-wife to demand an inventory and copies of brokerage statements for the estate?

Seems to me like none, but, never had it come up before, so I’m looking for something to support my gut feeling.

Heather

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