This varies from state to state and if done wrong could expose you to legal action.
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If the property includes real estate the estate must be probated in order for title to pass to the devisee.If the property includes real estate the estate must be probated in order for title to pass to the devisee.If the property includes real estate the estate must be probated in order for title to pass to the devisee.If the property includes real estate the estate must be probated in order for title to pass to the devisee.
You should seek guidance from the court where the probate was filed. A beneficiary cannot hold up the estate by refusing to sign something such as a final account. Generally, the court will allow you to publish a notice rather than obtain a signature.
It will depend a great deal on what the will says. If there is no will, and no descendants, the siblings will probably be dividing the estate equally. In that case, there should be no problem with declining one's portion and having it divided equally.
Yes it does go through the probate process unless ownership of title is in joint names with a right of survivorship as is allowed in some states. If title is in the sole name of the decedent it is an asset of the estate. Title to the automobile has to be transferred by the appropriate documents of sale the state requires when either selling or giving the car to another person. If the owner is deceased, only the executor or administrator may sign the transfer paperwork. This paperwork has to be done whether the auto is being sold out of the estate or given to a beneficiary.
If the insured didn't sign a beneficiary form the policy will be payable to the decedent's estate. The proceeds will pass according to the will or the laws of intestacy if there is no will. You can check the laws of your state at the related question link provided below.
No. Generally, a gift from an estate can be disclaimed. You should consult with the attorney who is handling the estate. Since the devise includes real property there may be documents that you must sign surrendering your interest in order to clear the title.No. Generally, a gift from an estate can be disclaimed. You should consult with the attorney who is handling the estate. Since the devise includes real property there may be documents that you must sign surrendering your interest in order to clear the title.No. Generally, a gift from an estate can be disclaimed. You should consult with the attorney who is handling the estate. Since the devise includes real property there may be documents that you must sign surrendering your interest in order to clear the title.No. Generally, a gift from an estate can be disclaimed. You should consult with the attorney who is handling the estate. Since the devise includes real property there may be documents that you must sign surrendering your interest in order to clear the title.
The executor should contact the beneficiary to see if the check was ever received. If it was they should request it be cashed immediately. If not, depending on the type of check used, that executor should arrange for a replacement. It would seem that the checks were simply mailed out with no request for the beneficiary to sign any release. A signed release shows the funds were received.
The decedent's estate must be probated in order for the heirs to have legal title to the real estate. All the heirs must sign the deed. If you want to sell the inherited real property the attorney who handles the estate can advise you.
You have to find out who the executor of the estate is. They should be able to sell you the vehicle and sign the title over to you.
Generally a beneficiary can file a disclaimer with the court. State laws vary so you need to check the laws of your state. In some states where real estate is part of the estate assets you need to sign a deed transferring your interest to the other beneficiaries. An example is provided at the link below.
get in touch with your neighbors brother and find out who the executor of estate was/is for his sister. That person can sign the title over to you and give you a copy that shows they are the executor of estate for her.
Yes. A beneficiary who refuses to release their demands in an estate cannot delay the process for long. The executor can ask for a hearing on the final account and the court will allow it even though all the beneficiaries have not signed releases.