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Does a conservator's authority end at the the time of death of the ward or until the ward's estate is settled?
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∙ 13y ago
Generally, a conservator's authority ends at the time of death of the ward. An administrator must be appointed to settle the estate.
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You are a daughter and have a power of attorney to sell your parents property when your father suddenly dies?
Your POA expired upon your father's death. His estate must be probated in order for you to have the legal authority to sell the real estate.
Who is responsible for a person's medical debts after death and after the estate has been settled and distributed?
If they were notified of the death and given enough time to place their claims, they are out of luck. However, the court can order the estate reopened if it was not done properly.
Who is responsible for your tax debt after your death?
The estate is responsible for the tax debts of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all debts, including taxes, have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, they may not get paid.
Who is entitled to poa in death when none is previously established?
No one gets a power of attorney after the death of an individual. The executor of the estate will get a letter or authority.
Who is responsible for your credit card debt after your death in Mississippi?
The estate is responsible for the credit card debts of the deceased. That means before the estate can be settled, all debts have to be cleared. If there is not enough in the estate to cover them, they may not get paid.
What has to be paid after a person dies?
From the estate of the dead person:- All outstanding debts, All outstanding taxes, The funeral costs. Then after these have been settled the estate must pay any death duty or inheritance taxes due on it. After all these are settled the estate can be divided up between the heirs as prescribed by the will (if there is one).
Can property owned by a decedent be sold by anyone other than the heirs in the Will?
The duly appointed estate representative, appointed by the probate court. That can be the executor ow the will or the person appointed to administer the estate of a person who died without a will.The duly appointed estate representative, appointed by the probate court. That can be the executor ow the will or the person appointed to administer the estate of a person who died without a will.The duly appointed estate representative, appointed by the probate court. That can be the executor ow the will or the person appointed to administer the estate of a person who died without a will.The duly appointed estate representative, appointed by the probate court. That can be the executor ow the will or the person appointed to administer the estate of a person who died without a will.
Did your father have a will?
If your father had a will before his death, it will makes easier in dealing with his estate. If there is no will, it could take years before things finally get settled.
Does being informant on death certificate give person legal rights to decedants estate?
No. Rights to an estate are conferred by Will, by the laws of intestacy if there was no Will and by authority of the probate court. You cannot gain rights in a decedent's property simply by reporting their death.
Does a Power of Attorney provide authority over the estate?
No. A Power of Attorney expires immediately upon the death of the principal.
How long is a Will in effect after the death?
Until the estate is settled and closed. It can also depend upon the wording of the will, which could create a trust that is active for decades.
What court document is needed to get money out of a bank account after death and where do you get it?
It is a Letter of Authority. It is issued by the probate court to the executor of the estate. Opening an estate is done by filing the appropriate forms with the court.
