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So why isn't there a state role when someone leaves no living will? Why can't the state intervene against Michael Shiavo, since she left no instructions?
1 posted on 03/24/2005 11:25:33 AM PST by meandog
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To: meandog

Greer's court IS the probate court.

Also, intestacy laws only apply to the dead.


2 posted on 03/24/2005 11:26:59 AM PST by Petronski (If Reichskanzler Greer can kill Terri, who will be next?)
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To: meandog
Why can't the state intervene against Michael Shiavo, since she left no instructions?

Because according to Flordia law, if the patient is unable to manage their care themselves then their next of kin is designated their proxy for medical decisions. In every state the spouse is assumed to be next of kin.

4 posted on 03/24/2005 11:32:39 AM PST by Non-Sequitur
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To: meandog

A 'living will' is nothing to do with probate, intestacy, or a regular will.


5 posted on 03/24/2005 11:36:55 AM PST by expatpat
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To: meandog

When someone dies intestate with a spouse and no children, generally the spouse will get everything.


6 posted on 03/24/2005 11:38:54 AM PST by PAR35
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