If the account is a joint account with your mother, you and your brother, the surviving joint owners can close the account and share the balance. When the account was opened the three of you should have signed signature cards and all names should be listed as account owners. One or both of you should be able to simply make a withdrawal of the balance and close the account.
If she is a joint account holder the account would now belong to her. If there is no joint account holder then the account would be legally frozen until an Administrator is appointed for your uncle's estate. Until then no one has any authority to access his bank account. You should make certain the bank has been notified of his death.
Such bills should be turned over to the executor of the estate. They should pay legitimate bills and either close the account, or transfer it to the estate or the heir that will be taking over the property.
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If an account holder cannot locate their account, they should first check their email for any account-related communications or confirmation messages. Next, they should try logging in using different credentials they might have used, such as alternate email addresses or usernames. If the account is still inaccessible, they should contact customer support for assistance, providing any relevant information to help verify their identity.
If an account holder cannot locate their account, they should first check their email for any correspondence from the financial institution, such as account statements or alerts. Next, they should visit the institution's website or contact customer service for assistance in recovering or locating their account. It may also be helpful to verify any identification information, such as account numbers or personal details, to facilitate the process.
Once they have their letter of authority, they should be able to access the account. Then they can change the account.
If her will has been probated then it should be on file at the courthouse where the probate courts sits. Go to the office of the Clerk of Court and request to view it.
You have not disclosed whether your brother inherited an interest in the property, why he should leave the premises or what your position is. Generally, in the US, title to real estate passes to heirs at the moment of death. As soon as the estate is filed for probate legal title is perfected. As an heir your brother may have the right to the use and possession of the property. You may add more details on the discussion page.
It depends on the country you are in, but in the UK, the first claim on the estate is the revenue (ie tax), then debtors - which would include the credit card debt. That should be paid out of the estate of the deceased.
If the account holder is incapacitated, then someone should obtain the power for attorney for that person. If the account holder is deceased, then you need a death certificate to prove that. And those are the only two circumstances in which it is necessary to close an account when the account holder is not present.
If the car was leased to the (now deceased) person... It should be returned to the leasing company. The lease agreement is now null and void - if you simply keep the car and try to pay the leasing company - technically you're guilty of theft !
You petition the court. It is a fairly straight forward form that has to be signed by all of the beneficiaries of the will or estate. You should consult a probate attorney for your jurisdiction.
It is illegal to keep utility services on in a deceased parent's name. You should contact the utility company to transfer the account into your name or close the account if necessary. Failure to do so could result in legal consequences.
Your brother can contest the will or bill the estate for money he beleves is owed to him by the deceased. The judge will decide the validity of the will and/or if the claim against the estate should be paid.
Always. There's nothing more appropriate than keeping it in the family. Hope that helps! :)
This is a difficult question to answer without knowing more information. Were you the Executor of the deceased's parent estate? Was the will probated? Who's name (or names) was the account in? Were the assets in the account addressed in the will? Is this question asking for a 'legal" opinion, OR, is it asking for an 'ethical' opinion? The above, while admittedly NOT a direct answer to the question, should give the questioner some "food for thought."
You should ask a trusted adult. My mothers brother almost dies from a injury like that so you got to be careful.