If the lien was against property owned by the mother it had to be paid in full, perhaps there was no money left after that was done. In regards to the "signing" issue, if the persons were not listed on the property title then there was no need for their signature(s). If the deceased held a lien against someone else's property that issue would have to be decided through probate. The best option would be to consult an attorney who is versant in probate/estate law. Most attorney's offer free or minimal fee consultation to explain legal options.
Typically the spouse will inherit the property of a deceased spouse. A will may assign things to other beneficiaries. Consult a licensed attorney in the state in question.
I don't know what country you're talking about but there is no such law in the US. When a person dies, his or her property will be left to whomever is named to receive the property in the will. if there is no will, the property will go to the spouse. If there is no spouse, the property will be inherited equally by all children of the deceased. If there are no children, no spouse, and no will, then I'm not sure.
In a common law jurisdiction, the surviving spouse may have the right to a portion of the deceased spouse's property through intestacy laws. This varies by jurisdiction, but generally the surviving spouse will receive a portion of the estate, with the remainder distributed to other relatives according to the laws of intestate succession. It's recommended to consult with a lawyer to understand specific rights in your location.
In Colorado, a surviving spouse is entitled to an "elective share" of the deceased spouse's estate, which is typically one-third of the estate. If the deceased spouse's will does not provide for the surviving spouse, they can choose to receive the elective share instead. Colorado also has laws that protect a surviving spouse's rights to the marital home and certain personal property.
yes. unless the will state otherwise
A gift you receive becomes your property. When you die, if you still own that property it becomes part of your estate.A gift you receive becomes your property. When you die, if you still own that property it becomes part of your estate.A gift you receive becomes your property. When you die, if you still own that property it becomes part of your estate.A gift you receive becomes your property. When you die, if you still own that property it becomes part of your estate.
Inheritance tax is imposed on individuals who receive property from someone who has died. The amount of tax is determined by the appraised value of the property and the recipient's relationship to the deceased. Currently there are 10 states that also impose a "death tax". See info at links
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The right of inheritance is the legal right to receive assets or property from a deceased person. It allows for the passing on of wealth and possessions to family members or individuals designated by the deceased through a will or the laws of intestacy.
In general, if you remarry before the age of 60, you cannot receive your deceased husband's Social Security benefits. However, if you remarry after the age of 60 (or after 50 if disabled), you may be eligible to receive benefits based on your deceased husband's work record.
No but what you do with the money may be taxable.