Maybe, but not normally. Unless the step-child was adopted they are not a descendant of the deceased. However, if their parent received the estate through their spouse, they may have a claim. You need to consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction with all of the specifics.
No. If your stepmother was executor of the estate, she still is the executor and entitled to those funds, not you.
Yes. If the CD is the sole property of the decedent with no beneficiary listed the estate must be reopened with a newly appointed estate representative to collect and distribute the remaining property.Yes. If the CD is the sole property of the decedent with no beneficiary listed the estate must be reopened with a newly appointed estate representative to collect and distribute the remaining property.Yes. If the CD is the sole property of the decedent with no beneficiary listed the estate must be reopened with a newly appointed estate representative to collect and distribute the remaining property.Yes. If the CD is the sole property of the decedent with no beneficiary listed the estate must be reopened with a newly appointed estate representative to collect and distribute the remaining property.
The executor is responsible for all estate property. They control who has access to that property. It is common for them to collect the keys or have the locks changed to preserve the estate.
Yes, they can start the eviction process. They are responsible for the estate and its property. They could also collect rent.
Certainly, the debt is considered an asset of the estate and must collect it.
Real Estate taxes remain on the property until they are paid or until the City perfects its lien and takes the property.
They can collect before it is settled
In order to collect on the lien, you will need to see a real estate attorney and have the lien foreclosed. In some states, deficiency judgments are allowed (meaning that if the property is worth less than the lien, then any unsatisfied portion of the foreclosure judgment could be executed on other property of the defendants). See the phone book for real estate attorneys who give "free consultations."
The person(s) who control any property left behind by the deceased.If the taxes exceed the value of the property, then the government will not be able to collect the difference.
It depends on the country in which you are living, but in general if there is no will then the estate (the property left by the deceased) is administered by the state (the government). The state will try and find out if the deceased has any living relatives. If these come forward to claim the estate the government will pay out the estate to them, if no relatives emerge the government keeps the estate. The will publish a list of unclaimed estates and there are companies who use this to try and trace any relatives, they will then sign these up for a percentage of the estate for lodging their claim to it.United StatesIn the US the property would be distributed according to state laws of intestacy through the probate court. An interested party can petition to be appointed the administrator of the estate. The administrator will have the authority to distribute the property once the debts have been paid. See related question link.
Real Estate property manager roles are defined by who has hired them. under normal circumstances that role is to market the property for occupancy, screen potential applicants, prepare leases and other agreements, collect payments monthly, answer complaints and repair requests from tenants. They should also monitor and manage the condition of the property.
Similar to any life insurance situation like this, the proceeds become payable to the insured's estate. If there is no estate established, the proceeds are usually paid to the government authority that holds "unclaimed property" in the state in which the insured last lived.