The real estate would pass according to the laws of intestacy to the heirs of the last surviving parent. An estate that owns real estate must be probated in order for the title to pass to the heirs.
If the property was owned by the couple as joint tenants or tenants by the entirety the decedent's interest passes automatically to the surviving spouse and is not part of the probate estate. If the property was owned solely by the decedent it becomes part of the estate.
Apparently your parents had a will. They wanted a particular lawyer to probate the will. When they died, they had nothing. In that case, there is no point in probating the will and no one needs to pay to probate the will. If there was property, then the property can be sold. The estate pays the lawyer.
Yes. There are some limitation based on the total value of the estate, but if real property is involved, you need the finalization of probate. * Florida allows married couples to hold real estate as Tenancy By The Entirety. When the property is titled TBE it passes directly to the surving spouse and is not subject to probate proceure or creditor attachment if the deceased spouse is the sole debtor.
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.
Yes, they are assets of the estate. As such they are subject to probate and appropriate taxes.
Without a will the property must go into probate. There is no other way to transfer the property.
You don't. You must probate the estate of the legal owner of the property so title can pass to the heirs. You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in probate who can review your situation and explain your options.You don't. You must probate the estate of the legal owner of the property so title can pass to the heirs. You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in probate who can review your situation and explain your options.You don't. You must probate the estate of the legal owner of the property so title can pass to the heirs. You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in probate who can review your situation and explain your options.You don't. You must probate the estate of the legal owner of the property so title can pass to the heirs. You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in probate who can review your situation and explain your options.
No, land is Real Property.
You must consult with an attorney who specializes in probate law in your jurisdiction. The grandparent's estate must be probated in order for the legal title to the property to pass to the beneficiaries. The parents of those beneficiaries may have a life estate in the property. The attorney must review the Will, submit it to the probate court for allowance and administer the estate. Once the attorney has reviewed the situation and explained your rights and options, your questions will be answered.
The estate must be probated when the decedent owned real property. You should contact an attorney who specializes in probate law.The estate must be probated when the decedent owned real property. You should contact an attorney who specializes in probate law.The estate must be probated when the decedent owned real property. You should contact an attorney who specializes in probate law.The estate must be probated when the decedent owned real property. You should contact an attorney who specializes in probate law.
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.
No! That's what a Probate is. Usually lawyers will do the leg work for Probate and this means they will be sure all titles are clear on homes(s) or properties. They also make sure all creditors are paid off and this includes property/personal taxes. mortgages and loans. Because of Probate the mortgage lender would be paid out of the Estate and the residue of that Estate would be left to the Heirs. Marcy