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If a person dies does their estate have to sell his home that his adult child is living in to pay back child support?
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Essentially, yes, the estate has to settle all debts. That includes the sale of assets.
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If a child is not living at home at the age of 19 do they still get child support in the state of Indiana?
No that person is an adult and child support stops at 18.
If a child dies with no will do parents and siblings share equally in the estate?
Unless the "child" is an adult there generally is no estate. If they are an adult the relative nearest to them inherits For instance, my estate would go to my mother since she is my nearest living relative.
Can the adult child be the power of attorney without a will by the deceaesed?
A power of attorney is only used to represent a living person. After death, they would apply to the court to be appointed executor of the estate.
What can be done if a person passes away and has an adult child living in the house?
It depends on what you mean about "what can be done." The survivors can mourn, the deceased can be buried, and the estate can be handled in accordance with applicable law. What are you trying to learn?
Does adult child have rights to fathers estate in Canada?
An adult child is a natural beneficiary to an estate. If there is no will, and there is no spouse, they are likely to get the estate.
Who should settle an estate when a person dies intestate and did not know he had an adult child living in another state?
The surviving spouse or the adult child can petition to be appointed the administrator of the estate. You can check the state laws of intestacy at the related question link below.The surviving spouse or the adult child can petition to be appointed the administrator of the estate. You can check the state laws of intestacy at the related question link below.The surviving spouse or the adult child can petition to be appointed the administrator of the estate. You can check the state laws of intestacy at the related question link below.The surviving spouse or the adult child can petition to be appointed the administrator of the estate. You can check the state laws of intestacy at the related question link below.
How do you know if you are the executer of an estate if there was no will?
If there is no will, the court will appoint an executor to handle the estate. The person appointed as the executor is typically a close family member, such as a spouse or adult child, or in some cases, a professional, like a lawyer or accountant. If you believe you are the closest living relative and should be the executor, you can petition the court to appoint you as such.
A person was 17 when they were ordered to pay child support are they still responsible for that order when they are an adult?
Yup
What happens if my mother dies without a will and has 7 living adult children?
If she has no living husband you would share her estate equally. You can look up the laws of intestacy in your state at the related question link below.
Is a seventeen year old person considered an adult in Georgia if they're living with a person over eighteen?
{| |- | Not unless they are married. They are not considered an adult. The age of majority is 18. And there is not an emancipation statute in Georgia. |}
Can an adult sue a dead beat dad's estate for back child support?
No but that adult child's parent can file a claim for child support arrears that have been determined by the court. The arrears are due to the parent. You should consult with an attorney or an advocate at the family court as soon as possible if there is a substantial amount owed. Claims against an estate must be filed promptly.
Can you be held liable for a 22yr daughter that you didn't know was yours?
Depending on the State, a person is considered an adult at age 18-21. Child support is rarely ordered for an adult unless that person is severely handicapped. Paternity must be established before any discussion of child support.
