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What rights do biological children have in the estate of a deceased parent?
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∙ 15y ago
Biological and legally adopted children generally have the same rights in their parent's estate if their parent dies intestate, or, without a will. Children do not inherit an interest in property that was held jointly with a surviving spouse. However, they may inherit an interest in property held solely by the decedent. You can check the laws of intestacy in your state in the related question below.
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When real estate is in the name of the children of a deceased parent how can property be sold?
Only the guardian can sell, or the children when they are 18+.
Are children of deceased parent responsible for bills in ga?
In Georgia the estate is responsible for the medical bills of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed and any remainder distributed.
Are children responsible for a deceased parent in the state of Pennsylvania?
The estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. The children are not required to pay them from their own funds, but it will reduce the amount they inherit.
Do children of a deceased person have any rights to the deceased persons parent's estate if the deceased person preceded the parent in death?
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!
Are adult children responsible for credit card debt of a deceased parent who had no estate and who lived in the state of Pennsylvania?
No.
What are adult children responsible for paying from a deceased parent with no Will or estate but multiple medical bills?
Probably not. The estate may be used to pay bills but the children should have no personal liabilities.
If your parent dies which was remarried does the biological children have any rights over the step parent or step children in regards to his belongings?
It depends if there was a will or not. Step-children have no rights to the estate of a step-parent unless specifically named in the will. If there was no will, the estate is typically divided between the spouse and the children. Check the laws for your state or jurisdiction.
In the state of Maryland who pays the credit card debt of a deceased parent?
Generally, the deceased parent's estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased. The creditors should be notified of the death. If there are any assets the estate should be probated.
Are children responsible for medical bills of a deceased parent in Pennsylvania?
For Pennsylvania the estate has the responsibility to settle the medical bills, not the children. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
Are step children responsible for debts of their deceased parent in Florida if they are named in the will?
Step children are generally not responsible for the debts of their deceased parent in Florida unless they have co-signed or guaranteed the debts. Being named in the will does not automatically make them responsible for the debts. It is important to consult with a probate attorney for specific advice on this matter.
How do you sell stock of deceased parent?
The executor of the estate is able to sell assets of the estate.
Grandmother left her house to our deceased parent and her two other children do we inherit the interest of our deceased parent?
Generally, yes. You and siblings would receive your deceased parent's share UNLESS your grandmother's will specified that if any of HER children were deceased then their share would go to THEIR surviving siblings. You should have received notice of the probate proceeding as heirs at law. Title to the house will not pass to the heirs until the estate has been probated. You should call the attorney who is handling the estate to ascertain what your interest may be.
