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Can you contest a will of an unmarried sibling who left the entire estate to a niece?
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First, let's begin with the premise that a person has the right to choose their heir. Generally, you need legal grounds to contest a will. You need to prove the will is technically invalid under state law, that the testator didn't have the legal capacity to make a will or that the bequeast was made while the testator was a victim of undue influence. You need proof to support your claim and a will contest is expensive to pursue.
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If sibling and you are remainders of the estate and sibling dies then who owns the estate?
You need to consult with an attorney who can review the title and how it was created. If the sibling was unmarried and without children their interest may pass to you. However, you may need to probate their estate. If there is a surviving spouse or children of the deceased sibling the situation becomes more complicated. The attorney can advise you of your options under your state laws.
Can a sibling be held liable for another sibling's debts if the deceased sibling was not married had no children and left no assets or any estate?
No, a sibling will not be responsible for the debts. The estate is responsible for the debts. If the estate has no assets, the creditors will not get paid. If there are not enough assets to pay the debts, the beneficiaries will not receive anything.
How do other siblings contest if your Mother left no will and one sibling appointed himself as administrator of her estate?
A sibling cannot appoint himself the administrator of an estate. Only the probate court can make that appointment. He needs to petition the court to be appointed and if you have objections you can submit them to the court. There will be a hearing and the court will review your objections. Another sibling could request appointment and the heirs could voice their approval of that other sibling as administrator. The court will render a decision after considering the testimony and appoint the administrator. Only a court appointed administrator has legal authority to settle the estate. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate who can review your situation and explain your options.
Can an ex-girlfriend contest an estate with a will in Nevada?
An ex-girl friend has no standing to contest a will. Only if she is named in the will can she contest it.
When a parent dies and has two children and the estate is left to only one what does the other child do?
Legally, assuming duress was not used and the parent was of sound mind there is nothing the sibling can do who was cut out of the estate. Unless the disinherited sibling had some major character issues or had already borrowed his/her share of the estate prior; the sibling who has inherited the estate should split it. From personal experience with a spiteful relative I know this is the best course of action because: 1) It's the right thing to do. 2) The inheriting sibling wants a relationship with their sibling.
What type of tax is levied on the entire estate of a person?
Estate taxes are levied on the entire estate of a person.
What type of tax is levied directly on the entire estate of a person?
Estate taxes are levied on the entire estate of a person.
What type of taxes Levied directly on the entire estate of a person?
Estate taxes are levied on the entire estate of a person.
As the administrator of an estate can you contest a named beneficary of an estate based on the requsets of parental hiers?
Not if it is in the will.
Can an executor hide information from a sibling?
An executor has a duty to act in the best interest of the estate and its beneficiaries, which includes being transparent and providing information to the beneficiaries. Hiding information from a sibling could be seen as a breach of fiduciary duty and may have legal consequences. It is important for all beneficiaries to have access to relevant information about the estate.
What if myself and other siblings are heirs of mother's estates and one sibling try to take over?
Your mother's estate must be probated in order for her property to pass to you legally. You should consult with an attorney who can handle the estate and also act as your gatekeeper to keep your pushy sibling at bay.Your mother's estate must be probated in order for her property to pass to you legally. You should consult with an attorney who can handle the estate and also act as your gatekeeper to keep your pushy sibling at bay.Your mother's estate must be probated in order for her property to pass to you legally. You should consult with an attorney who can handle the estate and also act as your gatekeeper to keep your pushy sibling at bay.Your mother's estate must be probated in order for her property to pass to you legally. You should consult with an attorney who can handle the estate and also act as your gatekeeper to keep your pushy sibling at bay.
Should sibling who is executor and is inheriting estate residual be able to get executor fees from other sibling who is inheriting most of estate in real estate?
Yes. There is a lot of work and responsibility involved in being the executor of an estate. The one sibling/beneficiary who is appointed should not be reqired to work for the other beneficiary for free. In some cases the executor may not charge the statutory fee, however, they should not be expected to work for free. The executor fee should be paid from the estate. If one of two sibling is inheriting real estate then they should make a cash contribution equal to one-half of the executor's fee.
