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Yes, if there are no suitable blood relatives, or ones of legal age, of the deceased parties, AND the deceased left no instructions as to who to appoint their executor. Whoever is appointed by the probate court will be responsible for administering the obligation under the laws of the state and they must report their actions to the court as well.

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Certainly, no reason why he couldn't be. He could be named in the will, or he could petition the court to serve as administrator.

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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?

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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?

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What is Virginia estate administrator fees?

3%


Can you disinherit your husbands estate?

You do not have to accept an inheritance.


Someone dies with no will who has control over the estate and how would they stop others from taking things?

Someone in the family who is eligible to serve as the estate administrator must petition the court for appointment. Once appointed they will have full control over the estate, and the authority to settle the estate according to the laws in the jurisdiction. They should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate law.