estate (A+)
estate
inheritance tax
inheritance tax
A POA is extinguished at the moment of death. If a POA was used to sell the property of a deceased person the sale was null and void. The former attorney-in-fact had no legal interest in the property, couldn't sell it and committed a fraud. The buyer did not get title to the property.
Yes, you will have to pay estate taxes on inherited property. In the United States an estate taxes is always imposed on the transfer of the "taxable estate" of a deceased person. Have already paid state taxes for CA. in FEB. Are there going to be more? I've paid taxes, is there aditional taxes included.
estate (A+)
estate
Yes, bank accounts are personal property.
inheritance tax
inheritance tax
Under certain conditions, it is possible for a child of deceased person to sell his personal items in order to pay for the funeral expenses. However; you need to check for any will written by the deceased person, and you cannot sell property, or luxury items of use unless otherwise specified in the will.
The executor of the estate.
You have to buy the property from someone. And the only person that can sell it is the executor.
I don't know the law in the US but I am sure that the mother of a deceased person could NEVER sell the property of his spouse (widow?) or even the deceased's property as the spouse (widow) would be next of kin and even if there was not a will the law has rules about this kind of thing Lock the woman out.
A deceased person could have their life estate property revised. It is best to seek the advice and assistance of a lawyer.
Money is considered personal property and personal property is part of a person's estate.
When a person with no next-of-kin dies owning property, their property 'escheats' to the state.