That depends on whether or not they have any children, grandchildren, siblings, or if their parents are still living. If they have children, then the children are the next of kin. If they had children and the children are deceased, yet had children of their own, then the grandchildren would be the next of kin. If there are no grandchildren either, then the parents are next of kin. If the parents are deceased, then the siblings would be next of kin. If they have no children, grandchildren, siblings or surviving parents or grandparents, then the closest blood relatives would be their next of kin, such as aunts and uncles, cousins, etc. in that order.
Yes, children have priority over the mother of the deceased. They are the descendants it get priorty second only to a surviving spouse. Even without a will the spouse will come first, then children. Parents are next, then siblings.
No. In most jurisdictions in the US the siblings would have no standing if the decedent had children as survivors.
Only if you are a joint debtor. Surviving family membes are not responsible for the debts of deceased parents, siblings or other relatives. The exception might be if the person signed an agreement with a care facility, hospital, medical clinic, doctor, etc. to be responsible for debt incurred during the deceased person's treatment/confinement.
That would depend on the state laws of intestacy if the person has any other blood relatives or legally adopted relatives. The parents would inherit and if there are no surviving parents then siblings. You can check the laws of intestacy for your state at the related link.That would depend on the state laws of intestacy if the person has any other blood relatives or legally adopted relatives. The parents would inherit and if there are no surviving parents then siblings. You can check the laws of intestacy for your state at the related link.That would depend on the state laws of intestacy if the person has any other blood relatives or legally adopted relatives. The parents would inherit and if there are no surviving parents then siblings. You can check the laws of intestacy for your state at the related link.That would depend on the state laws of intestacy if the person has any other blood relatives or legally adopted relatives. The parents would inherit and if there are no surviving parents then siblings. You can check the laws of intestacy for your state at the related link.
As long as the children are adults and there is no surviving spouse the children would qualify to probate the estate. If there was no will one must petition to be appointed the administrator of the estate. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate law in your area.
Generally, yes. You and siblings would receive your deceased parent's share UNLESS your grandmother's will specified that if any of HER children were deceased then their share would go to THEIR surviving siblings. You should have received notice of the probate proceeding as heirs at law. Title to the house will not pass to the heirs until the estate has been probated. You should call the attorney who is handling the estate to ascertain what your interest may be.
While all of the relatives should comfort the mourners and participate as is appropriate, the actual laws of mourning apply only to the following: the siblings of the deceased, the children of the deceased, the spouse, and the parents of the deceased. Excluded are nieces and nephews, in-laws, grandchildren, aunts and uncles, etc.
If the land is titled as "right of survivorship" then it would mean that at least 2 people are owners of the property and when 1 of them dies the other(s) automatically own the deceased's share of the property.
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.
Athena relatives were Zeus (her dad), Metis (her mom), she had no siblings, no children, and no spouse.
In some countries, you should. In Sweden, the closest relatives to the deceased traditionally wear a white tie. That is, children, parents, husband, wife or siblings. Others traditionally wear black tie.