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Not legally. In order to sell real property, someone has to have the authority to do so. Without a letter from the probate court, such a transfer would not be legal.
If you own an interest in property as an heir and the property was sold without you joining in. You still own your interest.
Yes.
The rights in the real property are a part of the estate. If the property was owned with rights of survivorship, the daughter may claim title without going through probate. Consult an attorney who does probate work in your jurisdiciton.
No, taking property from a deceased family member without legal authorization is considered theft. The property of a deceased family member typically goes through the probate process to determine rightful heirs and distribute assets according to the deceased person's will or state law. If you believe there are disputes over the inheritance, it's best to seek legal advice.
A person who dies without a will is said to be intestate. Each state has specific laws about how property is divided when the deceased is intestate.
Certainly not, it would be theft.
In Texas, if a person dies without a will, their property will be distributed according to intestacy laws. This typically means that the property will pass to the surviving spouse and children in varying shares depending on the family situation. If the deceased had no spouse but had children, then the property would likely pass to the surviving children.
If the co-owner is agreeable or the house is titled in a way which allows the property to be transferred without the consent of other owners then it can be done using a quitclaim deed a simple and inexpensive procedure.
Yes it is necessary to see an attorney because the deceased has not left a Will. All debts of the deceased must be paid off and that is why there is "Probate." This includes property taxes, personal taxes, charge cards, etc. If the deceased had no property or nothing to leave behind then everything becomes null and void. The parents would not be responsible for those debts unless they cosigned for a loan. You may want to consult an attorney, but if the son died without owning real estate or major assets with a title (like a motor vehicle), and no children of his own, the lawyer will probably tell you not to worry about probating the estate. Interesting that a Canadian feels comfortable answering a legal question about Florida, and that this site allows it.
Yes. The surviving joint tenant would be the sole owner of the property and can sell it. A copy of the death certificate of the decedent should be recorded in the land records to provide proof of death.
Probate of a Will is a civil court action for the purpose of the orderly transfer of property from a deceased person's estate to his or her heirs. A Will is a formal document directing how the deceased person's property is to be distributed. If there is no property to distribute, there is no need to probate the Will even if there is one in existence.