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In the state of minnesota does the estate inherit the debt of the deceased?
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That is the purpose of opening an estate. The estate has to pay all of the debts off if possible. If the estate doesn't have the assets to do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court signs off on the distribution, the debts are ended.
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Are children responsible for a deceased parent in the state of Pennsylvania?
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In a family tree can anyone be an heir to the deceased's estate?
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Are grandchildren entitled to part of an estate after death if no will is written?
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What happens to a deceased's estate if there's no will?
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In North Carolina if there is no will can the brothers of the deceased override the children's claim to the estate if witnessess swear the deceased left his entire estate to his brothers?
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Who would get your house in Minnesota if your husband of 13 months died and it is in his name?
When property is titled to only one person and the person dies, the property becomes part of the deceased estate. It then comes under the jurisdiction of probate court. The probate court takes charge of all the deceased assets and debts and distributes them in accordance with state law. If the person dies intestate (without a will) state default laws apply. Typically the spouse is the first on the list to inherit the estate, though if there are children by a different spouse, they are likely to get a share as well.
Is surving wife responsible for medical bills of deceased spouse in state of Colorado?
The spouse is not personally responsible for the medical bills, unless they co-signed them. However, the estate is responsible. Which means that the estate may be depleted, and the may spouse not inherit anything.
Does a child or her father inherit her mother's property?
The dead have no legal rights. However, the estate of a deceased person acquires many of the same rights as the person had while alive. The executor or administrator of the estate carries out the final collections and payments on behalf of the estate, and should attempt to enforce all rights of the deceased (including pension and other contracts payable to the deceased, privacy, personal choice in disposal of remains, disposal of the estate assets, payment of taxes, etc).
Does the current wife inherit the deceased husband's entire estate if had children from a prior marriage and died intestate?
No! While the laws vary from state to state, most of them will split the estate in two, giving half to the current spouse and half to the children from previous marriages. Consult an attorney in the appropriate state for the laws that will apply.
Is surviving wife responsible for medical bills of deceased spouse in the state of Texas?
The estate is responsible for the medical bills. And since the wife is likely to inherit the estate, it sort of seems like the same thing, but there is a subtle difference. You should consult a good probate attorney.
