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If Mother died without a will owned a home and no other debts can children live in home without going to probate if everyone agrees?
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∙ 15y ago
Mother's estate must be probated in order for title to the real estate to pass to the heirs. You should contact an attorney. Until the estate is probated there is no legal owner. That can be especially troublesome if you need homeowner's insurance.
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I have a joint account with my mother. Upon her death do I have to go to probate?
Full ownership of that account will pass to you upon your mother's death without any need for probate.
How can you avoid probate when you voluntarily foreclose on the home of your deceased mother who did leave a will?
When your mother died, the executor took her place. The executor may not act without approval of the probate court. Your forclosure action must be against your mother's estate, as she is deceased, there you must go to probate.
What if a person die without a will had no children has a living mother and siblings who does the property go to?
The exact distribution depends on the state you are in but when a person dies without a will and direct decendents the estate still goes through probate. Generally probate distributes the estate (after taxes) to the wife and children, the parents (of the deceased), the siblings, the nephew and nieces and then to more remote relatives such as cousins, etc. If there is no relatives to distribute to and no will then the estate goes to the state.
Mother left residence to children with no deed change who owns it?
Legally, the mother still owns the residence unless she has formally transferred ownership to the children through a deed or will. The children may have possession, but ownership remains with the mother until a legal transfer occurs. It is advisable to consult a lawyer to clarify ownership rights and potential transfer processes.
How can you become co-executor of your mother succession estate without a will?
You apply to the probate court. The forms are available there and may be online.
What should you do when your mother has died without leaving a Will in Maryland?
Open an estate. Consult a probate attorney in Maryland on what needs to be done.
In Florida your father passed away and in the will everything goes to your mother does she need to go to probate or does she just assume all assets without going to probate?
If the estate includes any assets that are in your father's name alone then his estate will need to be probated. If that is the case, you and your mother should arrange a consultation with an attorney who specializes in probate who can review the situation and explain your options.
Can Mother-in-laws collect insurance proceeds before children?
insurance proceeds are distributed to named beneficiaries In addition an insurance policy of a deceased that does not have a named beneficiary will be included in the probate procedure and the state's probate law of succession will apply.
What can a father do if the mother of his children took the kids and moved to another state without his permission?
What can a father do if the mother of. His children took the kids and moved to another state without permission.
Do children have rights to mother's equity after she dies and there is no will?
Generally no. I assume this is a step-parent issue. If the home in question was purchased with funds from the mother's divorce, then maybe. Family members - either the children or grandparents - could file a motion to have the issue settled in probate court.
Did John F. Kennedy have a mother?
Everyone has a mother. His was Rose Kennedy. She was the daughter of the Mayor of Boston, and had 8 children besides JFK.
What if stepfather will not show mother's will to his stepchildren?
Nothing. He is under no obligation to show them the will. If the mother is alive, her will is private. If she has died, the will must be filed with the probate court. Anyone, including the children, may obtain a copy from the clerk of court.
