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The inheritance of any deceased person is divided amoongst the remaining heirs.
INHERITANCE is the process by which a deceased individual (especially a parent) conveys his wealth and possessions to his heirs (especially offspring). Usually involving a legal document (will or testament), the inheritance process is also referred to as "succession".
Legal heirs are individuals who are entitled to inherit the assets and property of a deceased person according to the laws of inheritance in their jurisdiction. The specific legal heirs can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances, but generally, they include the spouse, children, parents, and other close relatives of the deceased.
The Louisiana inheritance tax is imposed on the heirs or legatees of a decedent for the privilege of receiving property from the deceased. Effective January 1, 2008, inheritance tax shall not apply to deaths occurring after June 30, 2004. See Acts 2008, No. 822.
If the three deceased heirs aren't mentioned then the 40 percent will be distributed to the two remaining siblings and the family of the three deceased. It is likely that the three deceased siblings had a will that will ultimately determine what needs to be done with their portion.
The debts of the decedent must be paid by the estate. In fact, the debts must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the heirs.
Your inheritance is typically determined by the will of the deceased person. They may specify in their will who will receive their assets and how they will be distributed. If there is no will, the laws of the jurisdiction in which the deceased person lived will determine how the inheritance is allocated among their heirs.
Simply refuse to accept it. The inheritance will be divided up among the remaining heirs.
The debts of the estate must be paid before any inheritance is distributed to the heirs.
Generally, if he died intestate, if his parents are deceased and he has no children, his siblings are his heirs-at-law for purposes of inheritance. You can check your state laws of intestacy at the related question link below.
The names of the three girls who were the heirs to the estate of the deceased man were Mary, Elizabeth, and Jane.
Sort of. A creditor can sue the deceased's estate for repayment.