You are here Home Frequently Asked Questions My husband has passed away and we had no children. His parents are still alive. Are they heirs? My husband has passed away and we had no children. His parents are still alive. Are they heirs? Print Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter Yes. Unless a will states otherwise, each parent receives one quarter of the estate, and the spouse receives the remaining half (Art. 757-1 Civil Code).