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If a doctor sues the estate of a deceased man what happens if the wife takes over the estate?
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∙ 14y ago
If a plaintiff is suing the estate there should be some notice of claim in the file or perhaps a court order from the other court freezing the estate until the case is decided. In that case, the wife needs legal advice before converting any of the assets to her own use. The attorney who is handling the estate should be consulted regarding this matter.
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What happens to a deceased's estate if there's no will?
In most countries the state takes over the estate and distributes it to the deceased's relatives in accordance with the law. If no relatives can be found the estate becomes the property of the state.
What happens if the deceased have a mortgage but don't have a beneficiary?
It's unclear what this question is trying to ask, but I'll take a stab at it. When you said "don't have a beneficiary," it sounds like what you're trying to say is that the deceased died intestate ... that is, without a will. The estate of the deceased will be disposed of according to (local) law for those who die intestate, which generally speaking amounts broadly to "any creditors get their chunks, and then the family gets whatever's left; if there's something left but there is no next of kin, the state takes it." The mortgage (assuming the deceased is the debtor) becomes a liability of the deceased's estate. If the deceased is the creditor, then it becomes an asset of the estate. It will then be handled as any other asset or liability.
When a Life estate remarries and the person with the life estate becomes deceased what rights does the new spouse have?
That depends on whether there is a will or not. If a will has been properly executed then the will takes precedence. If there is no will then the estate passes to the current spouse. The previous spouse can attempt to use legal means to gain part of the estate, but the divorce should have already partitioned up the estate. Also descendents of the deceased estate owner may use legal process to gain part of the estate. For a more sure answer speak with an attourney who specialises in your states/areas specific laws on estates.
What happens when an executor takes a long time to probate a will?
It takes longer to settle the estate. There are no specific time frames and some estates take decades to settle.
What is the responsibility of the estate executor of a deceased co-signer on a mortgage?
Usually all monies of the deceased are frozen for a period of time, then Probate takes place. This means that all monies owing (bills, loans, etc.) are first taken off the Estate. In the case of co-signing the banks should be able to give you more information. Either the person that the deceased co-signed for continues to pay the Estate money owing, or if they have stopped paying on the loan then the loan is a debt and will be taken out of the deceased Estate. No one should ever co-sign (not even to a relative or close family) because the co-signer has total responsibility for paying that loan off. Good luck Marcy
Can your mother change your fathers will after death?
No. No living individual can alter the will of a deceased person regardless of their familial relationship. However, depending on the jurisdiction, a widow may have a statutory claim on the estate which does not depend on the will. If she makes such a claim it does not change the will, but is applied to the estate before the will takes effect.
Can four siblings over rule another with the sale of deceased parents house?
If all four siblings are listed as legal owners of the deceased parents' house, then decisions regarding its sale would typically require unanimous agreement. If one sibling is able to establish power of attorney or has been assigned as executor of the estate, they could potentially make decisions on behalf of the others, but this would depend on the specific legal arrangements in place.
What happens if a person takes a dog pain killer by accident?
Call your doctor and drink plenty of water
What can you do when deceased informed heirs how estate was to be distributed in front of witness The only will deceased has named a executor and does not have latest wishes included?
You can bring your story to the court during the statutory time period allowed for making objections to the will. The court will hear the story and then decide whether or not to allow the existing will. A written will usually takes precedence.
What happens if a pregnant lady takes biofol tablet twice a day?
Even of it's "just" vitamins you have to ask your doctor.
Which adult child takes over deceased parents home when one has paid property tax for 7 years but both lived with parent?
The only way to legally take over your parents house is by a deed, Will or through the state laws of intestacy. If your parent has died their estate must be probated.
What happens when someone is given a life estate and vacates the property willingly?
Unless statute modifies the common law where you are, nothing happens. The life tenant still has a life estate over the property until the life tenant takes some legal steps to alienate that life estate, i.e. 1. by selling it, at which point it becomes and estate pur autre vie, which is just like a life estate, except that it ends when the person dies from whom it was acquired, or 2. dies (which the life tenant may or may not decide to do).
