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The probate process of any will starts by presenting the will to the court and petitioning the court to open the estate. The judge approves the validity of the will. Many people contact and estate lawyer to help with the process.
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∙ 14y agoIt is usually a good idea if there is any debt or assets. That allows things to be cancelled out and the debt resolved. It also provides for insuring taxes are paid. There are specific rules about small estates that can streamline the process.
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Who can open an estate?
Anyone with a vested interest in the estate can petition the court to open the estate. That would be anyone named in a will, anyone that is owed money by the estate or any natural heir.
Can you open an estate account without an attorney?
It is possible to open an estate without an attorney. Most of the forms can be obtained online or at the courthouse.
How long after someone dies can bill collector demand money from an Estate in North Carolina?
As long as the estate is still open. And if the debtor wasn't notified, they may be able to re-open the estate.
How long can an estate be open?
There is no upper limit. A complex estate can take decades to close out.
Is the beneficiary of an estate responsible for the deceased debts?
Debts are the responsibility of the estate. No will is necessary to open an estate. Before anything in the estate can be distributed, the debts have to be cleared.
How much would it cost to open an estate for someone who has died?
How much it would cost to open an estate for someone that has died will depend upon the attorney that you hire. It is very hard to open an estate after someone has died. Estates should be started before a person dies.
When a person dies in VA who starts probate proceedings?
Anyone with an interest in the estate, heirs and those that are debtors of the estate can apply to open an estate.
What other field can a real estate agent pursue?
Real estate agent can be real estate broker he can open his office that should be registered.
Can a probated estate be reopened?
If you find an additional asset of the decedent's, you can petition the court to re-open an estate.
What do you do if there is no estate of the deceased spouse and are getting medical bills in spouse name only?
Open an estate so they can be resolved. If the estate has no assets, they won't get paid.
Does the executor fee continue as long as the estate has property?
Yes. As long as the estate is open the executor has a right to the executor's fee. However, they cannot dally. The estate must be handled with expediency or the beneficiaries should complain the the court.Yes. As long as the estate is open the executor has a right to the executor's fee. However, they cannot dally. The estate must be handled with expediency or the beneficiaries should complain the the court.Yes. As long as the estate is open the executor has a right to the executor's fee. However, they cannot dally. The estate must be handled with expediency or the beneficiaries should complain the the court.Yes. As long as the estate is open the executor has a right to the executor's fee. However, they cannot dally. The estate must be handled with expediency or the beneficiaries should complain the the court.
What to do if a person dies in Mississippi without a will?
You can open an estate for the deceased. Mississippi has a specific method for the distribution of the estate without a will.
