A spouse is entitled to bring a wrongful death claim. When there is no spouse, the children of the decedent have the right to bring an action. When there is no spouse, nor children, the decedent’s parents may bring suit.If there are none of these family members, then the administrator of the decedent’s estate can file a claim for wrongful death.If there is no will, should a widower make a claim, the spouse must share some of the proceeds from a wrongful death case with the children of the decedent, pursuant to law. If a minor child is entitled to bring an action, then the parent or legal guardian may commence an action on behalf of the minor child with the assistance of a Carrollton wrongful death lawyer.