They may not use the estate funds for personal use. They may be able to take an advanced draw, but they are required to provide a full accounting.
No, there is not a residency requirement. You may have to post a bond for the court.
The answer depends on whether your father's estate was probated and who owns the property now.
Not unless he co-signed for things with her. The debt is the responsibility of the estate.
Yes. He had an older brother. When their father died George went to live with the older brother. In the 1700's the oldest male child inherited the estate. After his brother died Washington inherited the plantation called Mt. Vernon.
If there is no will, if there is no spouse, the entire estate usually goes to the state. The exceptions would be any insurance and bank accounts where he listed beneficiaries. If your brother is closing up his home and belongings, hopefully he will split any proceeds minus his expenses.
The estate is responsible for paying off the bills of the deceased, first and foremost. Surviving children should not have access to the funds until the estate is settled. If the children are minors, the court will appoint a guardian and will usually advance living expenses to insure they aren't without money and a place to live.
They can live in the home if it is to the best interests of the estate. They need to pay the appropriate rent in the process.
You can check the laws of your state at the link in the related question below.
No I can't live to 131. Maybe you can.. but it's not in my genetics or funds.
The 3rd estate represented the bourgeoisie, meaning the commoners.
Anyone with sufficient funds to live in the US permanently and without doing any jobs would have to be very wealthy. It is possible for someone that is born wealthy to live in the US and not work, if they have sufficient funds to support themselves. Without sufficient funds a person would have to work.
they live in Texas