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(a) Every surviving spouse of a decedent, whether or not the surviving spouse has petitioned for an elective share, shall be entitled to receive an allowance having the value of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) for the surviving spouse's support for one year after the death of the deceased spouse unless the spouse is ...
The surviving spouse must apply for this allowance through the Clerk of Court within one year of the deceased spouse's death. The deceased spouse or surviving spouse must have been a resident of North Carolina. This allowance will be exempt from any lien, judgment, or other creditor claims in the decedent's estate.
NCGS 30-15 provides that a surviving spouse shall be entitled to an allowance of the value of $60,000 from the personal property of the deceased spouse to support the surviving spouse.
As soon as you are able, the first thing you should do after your spouse dies is: Locate any estate planning documents – These might include their most recent last will and testament, any trust documents, deeds and other property documents, records of payable-upon-death accounts, insurance policies, etc.
Top 10 Things Not to Do When Someone Dies 1 – DO NOT tell their bank. 2 – DO NOT wait to call Social Security. 3 – DO NOT wait to call their Pension. 4 – DO NOT tell the utility companies. 5 – DO NOT give away or promise any items to loved ones. 6 – DO NOT sell any of their personal assets. 7 – DO NOT drive their vehicles.
Below is a summary of how a surviving spouse inherits under the Intestate Succession Act. If the decedent spouse is not survived by any lineal descendants or a parent, the surviving spouse gets title to 100% of the real property, and 100% of the personal property.
At least five years but less than 10 years, the surviving spouse takes 25% of the Total Net Assets. At least 10 years but less than 15 years, the surviving spouse takes 33% of the Total Net Assets. More than 15, the surviving spouse takes 50% of the Total Net Assets.
North Carolina law does not have a formula for setting alimony. The judge decides how much alimony is appropriate after analyzing many factors. If support is awarded, the court also determines whether the support will be temporary or ongoing.