Restricitons

Question 1

typical amount of elective share of net probate estate

Answer 1

⅓ if kids

½ if no kids

Question 2

augmented estate

Answer 2

includes some add’l estate ie transfers of property during deceased spouses lifetime to living spouse

Question 3

need notice of elective shares, how many mo approx?

Answer 3

6 mo

Question 4

when do pretermited kids get nothing

Answer 4

1. intentional omission
2. T had other kids at time of will execution and left remaining estate to the other parent/surviving spouse

remember re-publication of will can change what pretermitted kid can get