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Not always. It depends upon how the property is deeded. For example, when a married person dies the primary residence usually becomes the property of the surviving spouse. Likewise, financial obligations (loans, liens, etc.) become the responsibility of the surviving spouse although there might be exceptions in some states.
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When a person dies is their estate automatically placed in probate?
It does not happen automatically. Someone has to file for the probate to be opened.
If someone lives in mothers house and she dies can they be evicted from property?
The executor can have them leave or ask them to pay rent. It is their responsibility to keep the estate intact.
What happens if someone dies and has no will?
Their estate is held by the court and people are invited to make their case for a part of that estate.
Why would someone have to put a house in probate to inherit it?
Putting a house in probate is necessary after the homeowner passes away if there is no living trust or co-owner named. This legal process ensures that the deceased's assets, including the house, are distributed according to their will or state laws. Probate is required to transfer the property title to the rightful heirs or beneficiaries.
If a parent dies while house in foreclosure?
The executor of the estate represents the decedent.
What happens when a person dies while selling their house?
If the decedent has signed a binding contract to sell the house, then his or her estate must abide by it and sell the house according to the terms of the contract. The executor has no power to simply cancel the contract nor is the contract automatically cancelled by the death of the seller.
If someone dies in debt how is the debt paid off?
When someone dies, any debts they leave are paid out of their 'estate' (the money and property they leave behind). You're only responsible for their debts if you had a joint loan or agreement or provided a loan guarantee - you aren't automatically responsible for a husband's, wife's or civil partner's debts.
Is it legal to change the address of someone who dies if you are next a kin?
Not if you are the fiduciary of the estate.
Who is responsible for paying estate tax?
A person who inherits goods when someone dies.
Who is responsible for paying an estate tax?
A person who inherits goods when someone dies.
What is the difference between an estate tax and gift tax?
Estate has to do with when someone dies. Gift tax has to do with when someone makes a gift of larger than a certain value.
If a person puts a house in life estate can a lien for credit card debt be put on a house after the person dies?
no
