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How do you legally seize control of all assets of a deceased parent?
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You must petition the court to be appointed the executor of the estate if your parent left a will, or the administrator of the estate if there is no will. Once appointed by the court you will have the authority to settle the estate according to the terms of the will, the laws of intestacy and the state probate laws, under the supervision of the court. The debts of the estate must be paid before any property is distributed to heirs.
You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate law. Once appointed, you will be held personally responsible if you do not settle the estate according to state laws.
Title to real property cannot pass legally to the heirs unless the estate is duly probated.
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How can survivors of a deceased parent obtain the deceased's assets?
The parents' estates must be probated in order for the assets to pass to the heirs legally. You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in probate law in your jurisdiction.
How do you sell stock of deceased parent?
The executor of the estate is able to sell assets of the estate.
In the state of Maryland who pays the credit card debt of a deceased parent?
Generally, the deceased parent's estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased. The creditors should be notified of the death. If there are any assets the estate should be probated.
Can an adult child sue a non custodial parent for the parent's assets?
Is this a trick question? If the child is legally an adult (and therefore 'emancipated') then there is no "custodial" parent.
Collect child support arrears from deceased parent in ca?
Unless there was a lien on the assets, you're probably out of luck. However, the child might be eligible for RSDI (Social Security) based on the deceased parent's earnings.
If a parent owes credit card debt are the children responsible after the parent is deceased?
If they are not an account holder they are not responsible for the debt. All debts and assets and wills are handled in accordance with the state probate laws in which the deceased lived and/or owned property.
Who is responsible for a deceased parent's bank loans?
The parent's estate is responsible for the loans. If there are no cash assets to pay the loans the lenders will take the property such as real estate or a vehicle.
Who has the right of the inherited property from the deceased parent?
Usually the spouse. "Unlike a spouse, a child generally has no legally protected right to inherit a deceased parent's property. The law does protect children when an unintentional omission in a will occurs, however."
Can an adult child legally use the credit card of a deceased parent in the state of Georgia?
No, if the card-holding parent is deceased, the card is no longer valid. If the adult child is part-owner of the credit card account, he/she should have their own card.
Do the children of a deceased parent receive 50 percent of all assets if that deceased parent remarried?
If there is no will, most states distribute the assets that way. You would have to look at the specific probate laws for the state in question. And if there is a will the estate will be distributed according to the wishes of the decedent. If the children from a previous marriage are minors, the court may over ride the will to prevent them from becoming wards of the state.
Is a deceased parent's assets considered an estate or does he have to open one?
It is an estate, but it isn't a legal entity until it has been registered with the court and an executor appointed.
How do you remove a relative from a deceased parent's home when the parent died with a will and did not include that relative as a beneficiary.?
The new owner of the property or the trust holding the property would need to legally evict the person.
