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The Administrator of an estate is a legal term referring to a person appointed by a court to administer the estate of a deceased person who left no will. Where a person dies intestate, i.e., without a will, the court may appoint a person to settle their debts, pay any necessary taxes and funeral expenses, and distribute the remainder according to the procedure set down at law. Such a person is known as the administrator of the estate and will enjoy similar powers to those of an executor under a will. A female administrator is referred to as an administratrix.

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How can I dispose of the clothing for an estate?

You would be better to leave all property disposal to the estate's administrator or executor.


Does real estate sold to settle an estate usually sell for a low price?

Not necessarily. Estate real estate is like any other - based on location, location, location, condition, etc. Unless the sale is a distress for some reason. If there is an executor or administrator, or trustee, all of them have fiduciary obligations to the estate to get the best price possible.


How do you you challenge the administrator of the estate if you think he is bleeding the estate dry before the beneficiaries are paid?

The best ... and only ... advice we can give here on this is "contact an attorney." The procedure is going to depend on the jurisdiction, and you're almost certainly going to need an attorney before this gets resolved anyway. If the administrator (do you mean executor?) is a family member or friend you might talk to them first; you might be able to resolve this amicably (maybe there are very good reasons for what you perceive from the outside as "bleeding the estate dry"). If not, it's lawyer time.


What is the role of a real estate principal?

A principal is the main party in a transaction. The buyer and seller are the principals in a real estate transaction. Their roles are self-explanatory. Buyers and sellers are the driving force behind the real estate market.


How much is a real estate database worth?

Access to meaningful information has been indispensable in driving growth in the real estate sector. Debt summaries, property valuation, tenancy and occupancy analyses to maintenance and utilities reports, every information is valuable and plays a key role in managing a real estate business profitably.

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Co-administrator of estate?

The co-administrator of an estate has as much equal access to the estate as the administrator. If property or the estate needs to be divided, the parties will need to agree.


Can the administrator of an estate sue the estate?

You would need to provide an example of an issue the administrator would have with the "estate". The administrator of an estate is the person appointed by the court to represent the estate. They are paid from the estate for performing their duties. Their fee comes out of the assets before any assets are distributed and they have the authority to pay their own fee out of the estate.Any lawsuits against an estate must be served on its administrator. It is difficult to think of an example where the administrator would do something at odds with their own interest in the estate.You would need to provide an example of an issue the administrator would have with the "estate". The administrator of an estate is the person appointed by the court to represent the estate. They are paid from the estate for performing their duties. Their fee comes out of the assets before any assets are distributed and they have the authority to pay their own fee out of the estate.Any lawsuits against an estate must be served on its administrator. It is difficult to think of an example where the administrator would do something at odds with their own interest in the estate.You would need to provide an example of an issue the administrator would have with the "estate". The administrator of an estate is the person appointed by the court to represent the estate. They are paid from the estate for performing their duties. Their fee comes out of the assets before any assets are distributed and they have the authority to pay their own fee out of the estate.Any lawsuits against an estate must be served on its administrator. It is difficult to think of an example where the administrator would do something at odds with their own interest in the estate.You would need to provide an example of an issue the administrator would have with the "estate". The administrator of an estate is the person appointed by the court to represent the estate. They are paid from the estate for performing their duties. Their fee comes out of the assets before any assets are distributed and they have the authority to pay their own fee out of the estate.Any lawsuits against an estate must be served on its administrator. It is difficult to think of an example where the administrator would do something at odds with their own interest in the estate.


Is becoming an administrator of a small estate where no will is found expensive?

It should not cost the administrator anything. The costs, which are fairly reasonable, are born by the estate. And the Administrator can charge for their services.


Do your legal brother has right to challenge Legal administrator?

I am the administrator of my fathers estate does my brother have equale power and percentage of estate?


Can heirs of mothers estate file ensolvency if there is already an administrator?

No. It is the responsibility of the administrator to notify the court if the estate is insolvent and provide all the supporting documentation.No. It is the responsibility of the administrator to notify the court if the estate is insolvent and provide all the supporting documentation.No. It is the responsibility of the administrator to notify the court if the estate is insolvent and provide all the supporting documentation.No. It is the responsibility of the administrator to notify the court if the estate is insolvent and provide all the supporting documentation.


Can you be evicted by the administrator of the estate?

Yes.


Can a beneficiary be an administrator of an estate?

Yes.


What happens when an estate administrator dies?

If the person left a Will the Will will identify who the administrator (executor) of the estate is to be - only this person can anministor the estate. If there is no Will then the state will appoint an administrator (there will be country specific laws relating to how this happens).


Is the estate administrator responsible for home ins?

Yes. The administrator is responsible for all the property in the estate until the estate has been distributed and closed. If there is real property included in the estate the administrator's duty would include maintaining insurance on the premises until title has been legally transferred to the heirs.Yes. The administrator is responsible for all the property in the estate until the estate has been distributed and closed. If there is real property included in the estate the administrator's duty would include maintaining insurance on the premises until title has been legally transferred to the heirs.Yes. The administrator is responsible for all the property in the estate until the estate has been distributed and closed. If there is real property included in the estate the administrator's duty would include maintaining insurance on the premises until title has been legally transferred to the heirs.Yes. The administrator is responsible for all the property in the estate until the estate has been distributed and closed. If there is real property included in the estate the administrator's duty would include maintaining insurance on the premises until title has been legally transferred to the heirs.


What is Virginia estate administrator fees?

3%


How do you know if you are the executer of an estate if there was no will?

If there is no will then there is no executor. Some qualified person would need to petition the probate court to be appointed the Administrator of the estate. An Administrator is appointed when there is no will.


Estate administrator over pricing property so it does not sell?

If you think the administrator is not performing their duties to the best advantage of the estate and heirs you can report the situation to the court and request a ruling or the removal of the administrator if necessary.