spouse
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If one partner dies without a will, the surviving partner would typically inherit in the same way as a spouse, Leong says.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
In addition to the Minnesota lake property, Duhamel and his spouse also maintain a residence in her hometown of Fargo in North Dakota, which he has previously revealed they consider their full-time residence.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for US President Donald Trump, has died, his spouse said in a Facebook post on Wednesday.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
It didn’t take endless quarantining with my spouse during the COVID-19 pandemic to end my marriage of over two decades.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
Thinking about it as she wandered the halls of the empty lab, so quiet and unoccupied today, Claire found herself wondering, suddenly, if she would be able to apply for a spouse.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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