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My common-law husband has died. Can I receive inheritance after his death?

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common-law marriage inheritance

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If marriage registration has not been completed, legally, it becomes a 'common-law marriage' relationship and inheritance rights do not arise.

Therefore, since inheritance rights are not granted to common-law spouses, you cannot receive inheritance after death.

However, the son born from the common-law marriage relationship is recognized as having inheritance rights.

The son may legally be a child born out of wedlock, but as he is still the husband's child, he can receive inheritance after death.

However, the son must be legally recognized as the deceased's son.

For this, the recognition procedure must be conducted.

If the son has not yet been recognized, you can file a recognition claim lawsuit in court to be officially recognized as a son.

After completing the recognition procedure, the son becomes the first-priority heir and can receive inherited property after death.

Inheritance after death issues or legal procedures such as recognition claim lawsuits can be complex.

Therefore, it is good to consult with a specialized attorney who has handled many related cases to confirm and proceed with specific procedures.

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