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If they are the sole possessor, yes, they have the absolute right to choose who gets it next by explicitly stating so. However, if they do not define the heir to the estate (via a will or otherwise) then the estate is divided amongst all immediate family according to law.
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Who inherits how much in an intestate 260000 dollar estate spouse father mother?
In an intestate estate there is no will. Click on the link provided below for the rules of intestacy in your state. Choose your state then choose "Read the Law".
Can a father of two with whom he has relationships leave his entire estate to a caregiver?
yes he can if that is what it states in the will, however, this can be contested in a court of law.
What if your fathers girlfriend leave the estate to the father but father dies before policy holder does the estate got to children of the father?
If the girlfriend is still alive then she can change her beneficiary. If she died and didn't change her beneficiary then you may have a claim if her estate went to your father. You should speak to an attorney. You refer to a "policy holder" in your question as well as an "estate". If the subject is a life insurance policy and your father was the beneficiary but was deceased when the insured died then be aware that the girlfriend probably named a contingent beneficiary on her policy.
What are your rights to your deceased father's estate if the father left the estate to his brother?
In most cases there will be none. The estate was left to the brother.
Can a half sister in her father share in her father estate?
Yes, a half sister can share in her fathers estate if she was the blood daughter of the father.
Which son of the feudal lord inherited the father's estate?
The first born son inherits the father's estate.
Is a daughter who was power of attorney prior to her father's death responsible to the IRS for his debt when there is no estate?
No. The father's estate is responsible for his debts. If there is no estate the creditor is out of luck.
Do grandkids get anymoney if their father dies before his father from estate?
It will depend on the specific wording of the will. In most cases they would get their father's share of the estate.
Father passed away and mother never opened estate Now mother is gone who is responsible for opening the estate of the father Will states everything is left to wife.?
Each estate must be separately administered. Fathers creditors will need to be paid from father's estate, necessary tax forms will be filed. Father's estate will need to be distributed according to the father's will, i.e., the residual to the surviving spouse. The estate of the spouse is then probated by the administrator of the wife's estate, as required by the wife's creditors and heirs.
Father passed away and mother never opened estate Now mother is gone who is responsible for opening the estate of the father Will states everything is left to wife?
Each estate must be separately administered. Fathers creditors will need to be paid from father's estate, necessary tax forms will be filed. Father's estate will need to be distributed according to the father's will, i.e., the residual to the surviving spouse. The estate of the spouse is then probated by the administrator of the wife's estate, as required by the wife's creditors and heirs.
Did your father have the right to leave a life estate to his second wife if the property is still in his and your deceased mothers name Her will was never probated?
Yes. in many cases it is a requirement of law that the spouse gets a life interest in the property. The property probably became your father's without any need for an estate, as the survivor.
Does have right to there father estate?
The imidiate family has the right to their fathers estate.
