Yes, siblings can take each other to court over a deceased parent's estate if there are disputes or disagreements regarding the distribution of assets or inheritance outlined in the parent's will. Legal guidance and representation may be necessary to navigate the probate process or any disputes that arise.
To sue the estate of a deceased person, you typically need to file a claim in probate court against the estate. The court will appoint an executor or administrator to handle the estate's affairs, including the lawsuit. Make sure to follow the legal procedures and deadlines set by the court.
If all four siblings are listed as legal owners of the deceased parents' house, then decisions regarding its sale would typically require unanimous agreement. If one sibling is able to establish power of attorney or has been assigned as executor of the estate, they could potentially make decisions on behalf of the others, but this would depend on the specific legal arrangements in place.
To sue the estate of a deceased person with no will, you would typically need to file a claim in the probate court where the person lived. The court will appoint an executor or administrator to handle the estate and the lawsuit. It's advisable to consult with a probate attorney to guide you through the process.
In North Carolina, if there is no will, the deceased's estate would generally be distributed according to intestacy laws, prioritizing spouses and then children. If witnesses claim the deceased left the estate to his brothers, this may need to be proven in court, and the court would consider evidence and applicable laws to determine the rightful heirs. Ultimately, it would depend on the specific facts and circumstances of the case.
To sue the estate of a deceased borrower as a cosigner, you would need to file a claim in probate court against the estate. The court will then determine if the debt owed is legitimate and if the estate is liable to pay it off. It is advisable to consult with a probate attorney for guidance through this process.
A power of attorney represents a living person. After their death, you would apply to be executor of their estate with the probate court.
The court will look at the Will to determine if an alternate executor is named. If not, then the state probably has a list of people, in order, who should be named as administrator of the estate. Relationship to the deceased executor is irrelevant.
Yes unless there's a will or court order saying otherwise. The remaining family is usually the ones packing up the belongings.
There is no executor if there is no Will. The estate must be probated and the court must appoint an estate representative. That representative will have the power to request a license to sell the property. The representative should ask the attorney who is handling the estate how to handle the sibling who made their home with the deceased parent. The sibling has property rights and rights as a tenant.
The court usually do not allow this unless it is a sibling and the parents are deceased or something.
You cannot acquire a Power of Attorney for a person who has died. If there is property that must be transferred, and no will, you must petition the probate court to be appointed the Administrator of your deceased sibling's estate.
The estate of a decedent is distributed by the court appointed fiduciary for the estate. If the decedent made a will the court will appoint an executor. If the decedent had no will the court will appoint an Administrator.
If there is any other property such as real estate then it must be sold to pay the debts. If there are no assets the estate will be deemed insolvent by the court and the creditors are out of luck.
They can't claim to be the executor, they have to be appointed by the court, otherwise they have no legal standing to do anything with the estate. And you have the right to object to their being appointed executor.
In the state of Illinois, if a person whose parents are deceased has been named executor of their estate, yes, all of their financial information will be given to the living executor upon request.
They are not personally responsible for the debt or taxes. The estate has to pay off these claims. If the estate cannot, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
The siblings' signatures are not required. The executor acts on behalf the estate. They have the power to transfer title, though they may require court approval.