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If the heir died after the decedent, any property that was inherited by that heir would become part of that heir's estate. The heir's estate would also need to be probated.
The heir has the right to complain to the court if the Administrator is not performing their duties promptly and according to the laws. The court can issue an order for the Administrator to act on a certain part of the probate process or can replace the Administrator if the actions are serious.
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Generally, as part of the probate process the heirs sign a document entitled, "Release of Demands and Assent to Account". Those documents protect the executor or administrator and stay in the probate file with the court.
Generally, in an intestate estate, a step-child is a legal heir only if she was legally adopted by the decedent. You should check your state laws.
Certainly. The heir's portion will become part of their estate and distributed accordingly.
Yes, a court-appointed administrator can sell a decedent's car as part of the estate's assets. The administrator is responsible for managing and distributing the estate according to the decedent's wishes and applicable laws. However, they must follow legal procedures, which may include obtaining court approval for the sale, especially if the estate is subject to probate. It is also essential to ensure that any debts or obligations of the estate are addressed before the sale.
To prove you are the legal heir to your husband's estate, you typically need to provide documents such as the marriage certificate, the deceased husband's will (if one exists), and any legal documents that establish your relationship to him. Consulting with an estate attorney can help you navigate the legal process and gather the necessary proof.
That depends on the will. It determines what happens to the assets of the estate.
In most cases the will, if there is one, designates that the funeral be paid out of the estate. Yes, it would be a part of the estate. One of the primary reasons someone should open an estate is to resolve such debts. The estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
You haven't explained what the "beneficiary funds" consisted of or where you got them. If the funds came from a joint account with you and the decedent or from a "payable on death" account with you as the beneficiary the funds are not part of the probate estate. You should visit the court where the probate was filed immediately if you think you are a victim of fraud by the administrator. You can file a motion to have your question answered after a review by the court. If the administrator is mishandling the estate she can be removed and replaced by the court.You haven't explained what the "beneficiary funds" consisted of or where you got them. If the funds came from a joint account with you and the decedent or from a "payable on death" account with you as the beneficiary the funds are not part of the probate estate. You should visit the court where the probate was filed immediately if you think you are a victim of fraud by the administrator. You can file a motion to have your question answered after a review by the court. If the administrator is mishandling the estate she can be removed and replaced by the court.You haven't explained what the "beneficiary funds" consisted of or where you got them. If the funds came from a joint account with you and the decedent or from a "payable on death" account with you as the beneficiary the funds are not part of the probate estate. You should visit the court where the probate was filed immediately if you think you are a victim of fraud by the administrator. You can file a motion to have your question answered after a review by the court. If the administrator is mishandling the estate she can be removed and replaced by the court.You haven't explained what the "beneficiary funds" consisted of or where you got them. If the funds came from a joint account with you and the decedent or from a "payable on death" account with you as the beneficiary the funds are not part of the probate estate. You should visit the court where the probate was filed immediately if you think you are a victim of fraud by the administrator. You can file a motion to have your question answered after a review by the court. If the administrator is mishandling the estate she can be removed and replaced by the court.
If the person leaving the remainder died before the spouse, it is a part of their estate and will get distributed per the will or the law.