The existance of will does not affect the estate. It is all of the individual's assets and debts.
No it is not legal to withhold a will. It is a crime to interfere with the probate of an estate.
No there is not such a thing. A power of attorney ends with the death of the person granting it. The court will appoint an executor that controls the estate.
"Life after death" is whatever you experience after you die.
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The "estate" is everything belonging to the dead person. It is calculated by subtracting everything owed from everything owned. In other words it is what is left after all the dead persons debts and funeral expenses are payed but before any death taxes are calculated.
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"Death Tax" refers to an Estate Tax. If your estate is worth $1,500,000 or less the estate is exempt from an estate tax. I assume most indigents don't have an estate that is worth that much.
It is certainly possible. Grandchildren can be entitled to a share of their grandparent's estate. Part of it will depend on how the will was written, or the laws for that jurisdiction. Consult a probate attorney for help!
Inform the company of the death of the person. And you should direct them to the executor of the estate.
the amount of time between a persons birth and a persons death
No, you have to follow the legal procedure before the estate can be settled. If a person uses the money form an estate without going through these procedures they are committing a crime and will be liable for the losses to creditors.
No, the property the property passes directly to the remainder persons and is not included in probate procedure nor is it subject to creditor action/attachment. By definition, a Life Estate terminates on the death of the beneficiary. There is nothing to go into their estate.