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My father died without a valid will is my mother the next of kin for his estate?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes she is.
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What is the definition of intestate?
Without having made a valid will; without a will; as, to die intestate., Not devised or bequeathed; not disposed of by will; as, an intestate estate., A person who dies without making a valid will.
Can a father get a DNA test without mother's permission?
Yes, if he obtains a court order. The family court can issue an order requiring the mother to cooperate with DNA testing.
Can your mother hold a valid drivers license without driving?
Yes.
Is a will valid without an executor of the estate being appointed?
There is no requirement that an executor be named in the will for the will to be valid. The court will appoint one.
My brother claims that he bought our mother's house before she died and therefore it isn't part of the estate. He refuses to provide proof or show where the money he paid her went. What can I do?
Seek the advice of a probate attorney who can commence a probate of your mother's estate. If your brother owns her house he will need to provide a valid deed to prove it is not part of her estate. It is likely that he cannot produce a valid deed. If there is no will your mother's estate will be divided according to your state laws of intestacy. You can check the laws in your state at the related question link.
Can a child claim any of her father's estate if he has a living spouse?
There are several factors. If the Father has a will. If the estate and all assets willed to the living spouse. You would have to go to court to seek petition for assets or part of the estate. * A valid Will is legally binding and once probated cannot be contested by anyone. If the person died intestate the state's probate succession laws will apply.
What is meaning of plaintiff's intestate?
When a plaintiff (deceased) is suing out of their estate; The estate of a deceased plaintiff; Intestacy - leaving behind no will.
Children live with father but mother has custody do you still have to pay support?
Until changed, the current orders remain valid. see my profile
What are the 7 essential requirements for a Queensland appointment of Real Estate Agent to be considered valid?
What are the 7 essential requirements for a Queensland Appointment of (real Estate) Agent to be considered valid
If the father of the adopted child dies and leave everything to the mother and adopted daughter and they are both beneficiaries to all but the mother of the adopted child did not give anything?
A claim against the deceased's estate may be made in probate court when the will is probated. The court will take it under advisement to ascertain if the claimant has a valid, legal claim. But it would be unusual to overturn a will that seems to be written so specifically.
If noncustodial father pays child support and the mother starts earning can child support be reduced?
Yes. It's a valid reason for asking for a reduction.
If a parent dies without any assets can her tax refund be spent on burial costs or does it have to be set aside in case bills come in the mail in her name?
The money can be used for any of the valid debts of the estate. If there was a will, it probably lists the funeral expenses to be paid first. The estate has to pay off the debts and that is a valid debt. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
