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The estate still exists and will be distributed per the intestacy laws of Virginia. The executor will file with the probate court and follow the courts direction.
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In Virginia, if there is no will, the estate will be distributed according to the state's intestacy laws. Typically, this means that the estate will be inherited by the closest living relatives, such as a spouse, children, parents, or siblings, in a specific order of priority set by state law.
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Your sister has a joint bank account with your father what happens to his half after his death?
Upon your father's death, his half of the joint bank account would typically pass directly to your sister as the surviving account holder. It would not be included in his estate and would not go through probate.
An estate that creates only the right of use and possession is known as a?
Life estate.
What happens to the net settlement if the claimant is dead and the estate settled years ago?
If the claimant is deceased and the estate settlement occurred years ago, the net settlement would typically be distributed according to the terms outlined in the deceased claimant's will or through the laws of intestacy if there was no will. The net settlement would become part of the deceased claimant's estate and would be distributed to the rightful heirs or beneficiaries as per the established legal guidelines.
What happens if one brother does not want to settle the estate and it has been ongoing for five years?
If one brother does not want to settle the estate, it can cause delays and disputes in the distribution of assets. Legal action may be necessary to resolve the issue and move the estate settlement process forward. The court may need to intervene to ensure that the estate is properly administered and assets are distributed according to the law.
What happens if the house burns down and you live there under the life estate law?
If the house burns down while you live there under a life estate, you would typically still have the right to live in the property for the duration of your life estate. However, any insurance proceeds or rebuilding of the house would likely be determined by the terms of the life estate agreement and the ownership of the property.
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 are an heirs legal rights to an estate in va?
That depends if there is a will and if not the laws of probate for VA. If you need help go and hire an attorney.
On va voire bien means what in English?
on va bien voir - we'll see (what happens)
What is the VA streamline loan laws?
VA streamline loans involve repayment of one's current real estate debt from the proceeds of their new VA mortgage that has the same borrower using the same property.
How do you start a real estate title company in MD DC and VA?
What state are you asking about, and I can answer better!
What happens to a home that is not sold and is part of an estate and the estate can no longer pay for the upkeep of this home?
The estate will have to sell or abandon the home.
Did Arthur Godfrey live in Virginia?
Yes. He owned an estate not far from Leesburg, VA. He is buried in Leesburg.
What happens to the remaining assets in a closed estate?
If any undistributed assets remain in the estate then the estate must be reopened and an estate representative must be appointed by the court.
What happens to a father's estate without a will in Pennsylvainia?
The estate will be distributed according to the Pennsylvania Intestacy Statute.
What happens when your mom passes away and her property is in a life estate?
The life estate goes to the remainderman.
What happens with a life estate when the property is sold while the property owner is still alive. Is it automatically revoked?
Nothing happens to the life estate. The life estate remains as long as the person who holds it is still living. Any sale is based on the existence of the life estate. However, if the life estate has not vested, as in the life estate was to be left in a will and they haven't died yet, then the life estate is void.
What happens to ownership of a car on death?
It is a part of the estate.
