Through the local Probate Court
The estate has that responsibility. Until the estate is settled, the house ownership and responsibilities have not been transferred.
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The executor of the will would be responsible
Yes, if the bank has given notice to the estate representative or the heirs.Yes, if the bank has given notice to the estate representative or the heirs.Yes, if the bank has given notice to the estate representative or the heirs.Yes, if the bank has given notice to the estate representative or the heirs.
It is possible to obtain a partial payout. It will depend on the estates assets and the identified debts.
They can collect before it is settled
According to the Colorado Bar Association, an estate can be settled in as little as six months.
An estate must go through the probate process before being settled to ensure that all relevant taxes and fees due are paid. Once this has happened the estate can be settled and distributed as stipulated in a will.
The estate has that responsibility. Until the estate is settled, the house ownership and responsibilities have not been transferred.
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Yes, the co-owner would be legally liable for using money in the account from an estate that was not settled.
You can pay funeral expenses out of an estate. You are allowed to be reimbursed for these expenses when the estate is being settled.
The beneficiary's share goes into their own estate.
The executor of the will would be responsible
It will be dependent on how the first will was written, but in most cases, their share of the estate simply becomes a part of their estate.
There wouldn't normally be liens on the inheritance...but on the assets in the estate, which can't be distributed and become an inheritance until they are settled by the estate.
The estate is not settled until the final distribution is made. The heirs shouldn't sign off on the estate until they have received distribution of their shares. If the administrator tries to file a final account prior to distribution, thereby closing the estate, the heirs should object and notify the court that they haven't received there shares in the estate. Nothing should be left "up in the air" once an estate has been "settled". If there are issues remaining now that the estate had been closed you will need to consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options.