Answer: You can petition the court where the estate was filed if you wish to become a co-executor. The statutory period for doing so may have passed. You will need to inquire at the court.
Open an estate to handle the assets. The executor, appointed by the court, can cash the check.
You can't be executor of an estate if the individual is still living. However, the executor can make people move out of the house.
No. She must file the will with the probate court and request appointment as the executor. If she is appointed then she will have the authority to settle the estate according to the provisions in the will and the state probate laws under the supervision of the court. The will and probate file becomes a public record once it is filed and you can monitor her activities as executor.
A power of attorney can only represent a living person. After death, the court will appoint a an executor for the estate.
Sounds like there is controversy over the estate. Only one of you should have a letter of authority from the court.
Power of attorney does not apply to an estate. If he is executor, he is not required to share information with anyone but the court.
His father was a real estate broker.
Nothing. the estate belongs to your mum and your dad first, they worked to put it together. and it is her to dispose of as they see fit.
The executor controls access to the assets of the condo. To preserve the assets, they can keep others off the property.
It depends on what you mean by "claim the estate." Each individual has an estate, not a deceased couple. Their estates would pass as outlined in their wills or applicable intestate laws.
No, you would take your share of his estate, which already includes hers.
You will not be personally responsible for the debt. The estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.