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The testator can will property to anyone they wish. There is no requirement that their family get the assets.
In general, no. However, there might be a lien on the deceased obligor's real or personal property (including bank accounts).
Of course, if they're the heir, they have full right to it!
No, an heir is not a spouse. An heir is a person who is entitled to inherit a deceased person's assets or property according to the laws of inheritance. A spouse may be an heir if they are named in the deceased person's will or if they are entitled to inherit under intestacy laws.
If you own an interest in property as an heir and the property was sold without you joining in. You still own your interest.
When a person with no next-of-kin dies owning property, their property 'escheats' to the state.
In general, if a surrogate has legal authority over an estate, they can potentially seek to remove an heir from property that was owned by the deceased. This would typically involve following legal procedures, such as court hearings, to establish the surrogate's right to make decisions regarding the property. The specific laws and processes involved can vary based on the jurisdiction and circumstances of the case.
They do have that ability to have them removed. The property belongs to the estate and the executor is responsible for it. They can rent or sell the property.
Report the theft to the police. It is a crime to take and sell things that do not belong to you.
The executor of an estate is responsible for the assets of the estate. That means they can bring a lawsuit on behalf of the estate. So, yes, they can accuse or even sue an heir for damaging property.
An heir is a person who is legally entitled to inherit the assets, property, or titles of a deceased person according to the laws of intestacy or through a will. The designated heirs can include family members, relatives, or individuals named in a deceased person's estate planning documents.
The executor of the estate is responsible for the estate. Use of the estate property is an asset and they should pay rent.