The laws vary from place to place. Burial is usually restricted by various health regulations. Zoning is also a factor in some areas. You will have to check with your local government entity to find out what applies.
No, taking property from a deceased family member without legal authorization is considered theft. The property of a deceased family member typically goes through the probate process to determine rightful heirs and distribute assets according to the deceased person's will or state law. If you believe there are disputes over the inheritance, it's best to seek legal advice.
The spouse of a deceased person is only responsible for said person's debts if the couple resided in a community property state or if the debts were jointly incurred.
The executor is the person that performs the last will and testament of a recently deceased person. The executor is usually named in the will. It can be a family member, a legal representative, or anyone that the person chooses.
The timeframe for removing personal belongings after the death of a family member with lifetime rights to a property depends on local laws and any provisions in the person's will or estate planning documents. Typically, the family may need to remove belongings promptly after death to facilitate the settling of the estate and potential sale or transfer of the property. It is advisable to consult with a legal professional for guidance on specific timelines and requirements in this situation.
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The executor of the estate.
You have to buy the property from someone. And the only person that can sell it is the executor.
When a person dies without a will, their property is considered to be "intestate." In such cases, state laws determine the distribution of the deceased's assets, typically favoring close relatives. Generally, the property will pass to the deceased's spouse, children, or other family members according to the intestacy laws of the jurisdiction. An administrator may be appointed by the court to manage the estate and distribute the assets accordingly.
Life insurance is designed to replace the loss of income from a deceased family member. It provides a lump sum payment to the beneficiaries upon the death of the insured person. This can help cover financial expenses and provide for the surviving family members.
An heir is a person who is legally entitled to inherit the assets, property, or titles of a deceased person according to the laws of intestacy or through a will. The designated heirs can include family members, relatives, or individuals named in a deceased person's estate planning documents.
The account should be presented to the executor of the estate (not just a family member) before payment. That is, unless the deceased paid the bill before dying--then it goes through.
In this state a death certificate is a public document, believe it or not. I can walk into the county bureau of vital statistics and purchase any death certificate for anyone as long as I have the cash. It will have the official seal. I do not need permission from anyone. Since I was the executor of a deceased person's estate, I needed orders of administration, which I got from the clerk of the court. I also had to pay for those. I needed those to sell any of the deceased's property. My name was on them as the only person authorized to sell any of the deceased's property. I closed the estate as fast as possible.