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When a parent dies can one of the children act as the adminster if all the rest of the children gave him power of attorney over the estate?
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∙ 14y ago
Though it is not good idea, the Trustor (parent) can name anyone they want to Administer (Executor) of their Estate. An Administrator is a title usually reserved for a Court appointment, of which this would not be.
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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.
When a parent dies and a step parent is living in the home what rights do the step children have if any to get their parent's property?
Generally, a step-child has no inheritance rights unless they were legally adopted by the decedent. You should consult with the attorney who is handling the estate or with an attorney who specializes in probate in your particular jurisdiction if you think you may have any claim.
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.
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 children responsible for their parent's debts when the parent dies even if you are power of attorney?
No
Can elderly parent force adult children into power of attorney?
No
When a parent dies and has no will who becomes the executor of the estate There are 6 aldult children and he is not married?
An Executor settles an estate when the decedent had a will. If there is no will the estate must be settled by an Administrator. Any one of the decedent's children can petition the probate court to be appointed the Administrator of a parent's estate. The property will pass to the heirs at law according to the state laws of intestacy after the debts of the estate have been paid. The Administrator settles the estate under the supervision of the court. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate law who can review your situation and explain your options and the costs of probate.
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.
When a child dies by negligence of hospital can a parent be the power of attorney for the estate?
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.
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.
Will the debt of the parents have to be paid by the children when they die?
The debts of the parents are paid by the parent's estate, not their children.
Who gets the estate if both parents die and there is no will?
The children share equally in the estate. If there are any children who predeceased the last parent to die and if those children left children of their own, then those grandchildren would inherit the share that their parent would have inherited and he/she not predeceased.
