The will of the deceased man stated that the money was located in a wooden chest hidden in the cave on the bank of the Mississippi River, as referenced in Mark Twain's novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."
In the cellar of the house
In the cellar of the house
The correct term for money given to deceased family members is "inheritance." Inheritance refers to the assets, including money, property, and other valuables, that are passed down from a deceased individual to their heirs according to their will or state law.
You should speak with an attorney who specializes in probate law in your state. If the estate is being probated then speak with the attorney who is handling the state. See the information in the related question link provided below.
Assuming there was no will which specified the bequests, it would depend on state intestacy laws.
Washington State is a community property state, in most instances a surviving spouse is responsible for the deceased spouse's debts depending upon the nature of the debt and how the deceased's estate is handled under state probate laws.
You can apply to the estate for your money. If there are no assets in the estate, you aren't going to be successful. Consult an attorney in your jurisdiction for help.
In the state of the deceased's legal residence, New Jersey.
yes. unless the will state otherwise
The person would have to be deceased in order for the estate to be distributed. If the person left a Will then the terms of such would apply after any debts and taxes have been paid. If the person died intestate (without a will) the state probate succession laws apply.
In most countries the state takes over the estate and distributes it to the deceased's relatives in accordance with the law. If no relatives can be found the estate becomes the property of the state.
Depending on the State and if the spouse, or other family member, guaranteed payment they may end up with the bill.