Does my ex wife get anything when I die?

An ex-spouse is not considered a legal heir and is not entitled to any part of an intestate estate. Plus, even if your ex-husband had a will that he signed before you got divorced, divorce also revokes any provision in a will for a spouse, Williams said.

Can a divorced woman collect her ex-husbands Social Security?

A divorced spouse may be eligible to collect Social Security benefits based on the former spouses work record. If the requirements are met, the divorced spouse can receive an amount equal to as much as 50% of their exs benefits.

Do ex wives go to funerals?

In general, if youre on good terms with your ex-spouse and ex-family, you should attend the funeral. You were a big part of your spouses life at one time. Even if youve gone separate ways, those memories and feelings are still very real. If you were on good terms, youll likely be welcome to any funeral events.

Do you include ex wife in obituary?

Some obituaries mention ex-spouses, ex-in-laws, step parents and/or siblings — and others do not. Sons-in-law and daughters-in-law (and even their parents), and in some cases friends, may be included. Not so infrequently, the deceaseds faithful dog is listed by name, too.