The administrator of an estate simply takes care of the details. When there is an administrator, he decides how the estate will be divided. The spouse has no rights to the stocks and bonds. The spouse has rights to a percent of the estate as determined by the law, will, or probate judge. The administrator can decide to give the spouse only stocks, only bonds, or only cash. The administrator can sell everything and divide the money. That is the way it works.
Yes, they are.
stocks
They become part of the deceased persons estate If the decedent had a will, the stocks and bonds pass on to the wills beneficiaries If there was no will, the state intestacy laws determine who gets the stocks and bonds
Common stocks--a type of stock that pays a variable dividend and gives the holder voting rights. Preferred stocks--a type of stock that pays a fixed dividend and carries no voting rights.
A mutual fund consists of shares of company stocks. Investors can buy shares of funds and so own a small part of more stocks. There are other types of funds: bond funds, real estate funds, money market funds for example.
I don't know about a 'trade' but you certainly can sell the stocks and use the proceeds to buy a Real Estate note as long as the note is not from a closely related person. There are specific prohibited transaction that define who the person you are lending the money to. For instance, you can not do that for your spouse.
Yes, they are.
1 Check with an atty Hopefully the decedent had a valid will 2 I was told by an atty for my fathers estate that the surviving spouse cannot be excluded from an estate however children can .Some parts of a persons estate will automatically go to the surviving spouse. It all depends on what in in their estate. Real Property , cash insurance stocks bonds etc , and each item is dealt with separately by law in NYS -I was also told that no matter what the will says if all heirs agree on a different settlement and petition the court for such agreement , the court will agree to the amended settlement.For example if there is a surviving spouse and 3 children and one child does not want their share of their inheritance for any reason (say they don't need/want the money for example) they can give their share to the other siblings and the surviving spouse to be shared . If the spouse and siblings agree they can all petition the court and the court will allow the declining child's share to be split up
stocks
The stocks will have to be valued as of a specific date, which the executor has some ability to choose. The stocks are then sold and the amount is distributed. The stock ownership may be transferred as well.
Typically, shares of Common Stock have voting rights.
Perferred stocks are stocks that must be payed out before stockholders have the rights to the asset in general cause the stack in this are more higher in claims.
They become part of the deceased persons estate If the decedent had a will, the stocks and bonds pass on to the wills beneficiaries If there was no will, the state intestacy laws determine who gets the stocks and bonds
Real estate would be a good investment in 2011 as real estate does not require you to pay in full, but rather over time and during that time the equity could increase. Maybe think of investing in stocks and bonds as well as real estate if you're looking to get the most back from your investment.
A declining real estate market.
If the stocks are part of the estate's assets and there is a legitimate reason for selling them, such as to pay off debts or distribute assets to beneficiaries, then yes, the executor can be required to sell the stocks as part of their responsibilities. However, the specific requirements and circumstances may depend on the laws governing estates in the relevant jurisdiction and the terms of the will or estate plan. It is advisable to consult with a probate attorney for guidance in such situations.
The estate. Even without a will, an estate needs to be opened and the assets valued and distributed. The assets include the stocks and related dividends.