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When a child dies by negligence of hospital can a parent be the power of attorney for the estate?
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No. The parent must seek appointment as representative of the estate through the probate court.
No. The parent must seek appointment as representative of the estate through the probate court.
No. The parent must seek appointment as representative of the estate through the probate court.
No. The parent must seek appointment as representative of the estate through the probate court.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoNo. The parent must seek appointment as representative of the estate through the probate court.
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Is an adult child responsible for a parent's debt when there was no will and no estate?
There is an estate! If you haven't opened one, you should. The estate is responsible for the debts. Consult an attorney for the area that you live in for specifics.
Getting power of attorney after parent is dead?
You can't. Power of Attorney is only for people who are alive. You can however petition to become the executor of that person's estate.
When a parent dies in Louisiana are the children responsible for the debt still owed by the deceased parent credit cards taxes mortgages etc?
The estate is responsible for all debts. Please consult a probate attorney for specifics on how to open an estate.
How do children handle their deceased parent's properties?
They contact an attorney who specializes in probate law to settle the estate.They contact an attorney who specializes in probate law to settle the estate.They contact an attorney who specializes in probate law to settle the estate.They contact an attorney who specializes in probate law to settle the estate.
HOW To set up an estate for deceased parent?
A good start would be to consult with an attorney that is familiar with estate law where YOU live. It is different in different places, and there is no better answer that we could offer at this time.
Why would you need power of attorney if parent is deceased?
You wouldn't need one, as a power of attorney only represents a living person. After their death, a power of attorney would no longer be valid. You need letters of authority to close the estate.
Who receives deceased parent personal belongings at the hospital?
Generally the hospital will turn over any belongings to a spouse or a blood relative. If the estate goes through probate the items will have to be accounted for.
What rights does a blood child have when a parent passes but has not been in their parent's life for most of it?
Depending on whether the parent was reconized as a legal parent the child may be entitled to payments from social security or any pension that the parent had, as well as a portion of the estate. The laws in each state are different governing estate law so you would need to research for your state and possibly consult an attorney
Can you collect child support if you are 24 and your father has passed away?
No, you can't. First, you can't sue a parent for child support. Second, there is nobody to collect it from since your father has passed. However, if your father has an estate you could contact the attorney handling the estate or a private attorney to determine if you have any rights in his estate as an heir at law.
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!
Can illegitimate minor inherit in Ga?
Yes. If the father died intestate, without a will, and the relationship can be proven the child is entitled to inherit under the state laws of intestacy. However, the child must make a timely claim through the court if their existence is unknown to the administrator of the estate. You should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your rights. You can read the law at the related link.
A sibling fraudulently obtained parent's home. Now they want to short sell and the realtor is trying to force the other sibling to sign for administrator of the estate. Is this legal?
You should contact an attorney ASAP. If there is an administrator of the estate then contact the attorney who is handling the estate. You have brought forth several legal issues in your question and you need expert legal advice.
