The assets of an estate are held by the trustees of the estate. After all debts and testamentary dispositions have been satisfied the residue may be distributed
Not really but kind of....
No, but all natural heirs must be informed.
The answer is a frustrating one...it depends. In Tennessee, real property transfers immediately at death to the heirs-at-law or beneficiaries as named in a valid unrevoked will. In most cases, it is necessary to obtain the consent/signatures of all heirs or beneficiaries to the real estate under the will before it can be sold. However, it is possible to petition the court to bring that real property into the estate and thus under the control of the executor. It would wise to consult with an attorney in your county that regularly practices in the area of estates and probate in order to assist you with this matter.
It is likely that the deed is invalid. There are statutory requirements to transfer legal title to real estate from the estate of a decedent. The estate must be probated for legal title to pass to the heirs. You should contact the attorney who is handling the estate or consult with a probate attorney if an estate has not been filed with the probate court.
Yes, If there is potential for an assertion of liability, The inherited property should be insured by the owner(s). You can ensure the property under a Dwelling Policy wich basically covers homes owned but not occupied by their owners.
You need to consult an attorney who specializes in probate. The property cannot be transferred by heirs until the estate has been probated.You need to consult an attorney who specializes in probate. The property cannot be transferred by heirs until the estate has been probated.You need to consult an attorney who specializes in probate. The property cannot be transferred by heirs until the estate has been probated.You need to consult an attorney who specializes in probate. The property cannot be transferred by heirs until the estate has been probated.
Property in probate is maintained by other assets in the estate or by the heirs if they want to keep the property when there are no other assets that can be used for maintenance.Property in probate is maintained by other assets in the estate or by the heirs if they want to keep the property when there are no other assets that can be used for maintenance.Property in probate is maintained by other assets in the estate or by the heirs if they want to keep the property when there are no other assets that can be used for maintenance.Property in probate is maintained by other assets in the estate or by the heirs if they want to keep the property when there are no other assets that can be used for maintenance.
None of the debts are the responsibility of the heirs. The debts are the responsibility of the estate. The executor must settle all, or as many as possible based on the assets of the estate, before they can distribute any of the the estate to the heirs.
You can file a claim against their estate in probate court with proof of the debt. If you have proof of the debt and they have assets of value, you must be paid by the estate before any remaining assets can legally be distributed to their heirs. If they have nothing of value, than you have nothing you can claim from them.
After the payments of their debts, their assets are distributed to their heirs under the provisions in their will or by the laws of intestacy if they have no will. You can check the laws of intestacy in the US and the UK at the related question link provided below.
The person's estate is responsible for payment of back taxes. If there are any assets, the debts must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the heirs. If there are no assets the creditors should be notified of the death and they are out of luck.
The estate of a decedent is responsible for the debts. The debts must be paid before any assets are distributed to the heirs.
Your mother's estate is responsible for her debts. The debts must be paid off before any money can go to the heirs. However, if she had more debts than assets, the heirs are not responsible for the difference.
If the credit card company has filed a claim against the estate the debt must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the heirs. In any estate the debts must be paid first. The heirs get any assets that are left after the payment of debts. If the estate doesn't pay the bill the creditor can force the sale of the real estate to collect the debt. If the property is the only asset and the heirs want to keep it then the heirs must pay the credit card bill.
Heirs are not responsible for any debt. The debt is the responsibility of the estate. If there are not adequate assets, the debtors don't get paid and the heirs will not receive anything.
In order to "handle someone's estate' you must be appointed by the probate court as executor if there is a will, or as administrator if there is no will. Once appointed then you have the authority and obligation to pay the debts of the decedent from any assets owned by the decedent. The debts must be paid before any property can be distributed to the heirs.
Get probate done so that title can officially be transferred to the legal heirs.