You must be the duly appointed fiduciary and generally, you need the court's permission.
Life insurance is not considered part of an estate and is not available to pay the decedent's bills and debts. Even if there is no money whatsoever to pay bills, the insurance is not part of the estate. The only exception would be if there were no existing named beneficiaries or if the policy is payable to the estate. But even there, keep in mind that it isn't the "insurance" money that is now available to pay the debts. It is "estate" money, because the proceeds were payable to the estate. The Federal government will include life insurance proceeds as part of the gross estate for federal estate tax purposes, but that does not mean they are actually part of the estate.
Yes, an estate can gift money to beneficiaries through a will or trust as part of the distribution of assets after the owner's death.
The Legislative Branch is the only part of the government that can authorize the borrowing of money. The Executive Branch can request the money be borrowed but cannot authorize it.
Yes, a corporation can enter into contracts as part of its business activities, which is a fundamental aspect of its operations. However, whether a corporation can borrow money depends on its governing documents, state laws, and any restrictions imposed by shareholders or creditors. Generally, corporations are allowed to borrow money unless there are specific limitations in place that prohibit it.
Your sister's debts are not part of the estate. The estate's responsibility is to pay the mother's debts and distribute the remainder. What your sister does with her share of the inheritance is up to her.
The executor's fee is based on the value of the estate. Money owed is not a part of the estate, it is a claim against the estate.
If the property was part of the estate then the proceeds are also part of the estate.
Yes, it becomes a part of the estate. It can be used to pay off debts and then be distributed according to the will or the law.
That will depend on the deed and what the ownership is. If it is a right of survivorship, no, it is not a part of the estate. If they are listed as tenants in common, yes, the estate has a claim to part of the property.
Life insurance is not considered part of an estate and is not available to pay the decedent's bills and debts. Even if there is no money whatsoever to pay bills, the insurance is not part of the estate. The only exception would be if there were no existing named beneficiaries or if the policy is payable to the estate. But even there, keep in mind that it isn't the "insurance" money that is now available to pay the debts. It is "estate" money, because the proceeds were payable to the estate. The Federal government will include life insurance proceeds as part of the gross estate for federal estate tax purposes, but that does not mean they are actually part of the estate.
Yes, an estate can gift money to beneficiaries through a will or trust as part of the distribution of assets after the owner's death.
Generally: Money given to you "In Trust" is not your personal property. It is not part of your individual estate. You would hold that money as a trustee for the benefit of others.
Cooperatives are organized groups that borrow money from the government in order to finance the installation of electrical services. This was part of the New Deal legislation.
The estate includes the house. The rental income is treated like dividends and interest - something the estate will have to file as income in the taxes, along with the deceased's last paychecks.
The Legislative Branch is the only part of the government that can authorize the borrowing of money. The Executive Branch can request the money be borrowed but cannot authorize it.
When property is owned as joint tenants with the right of survivorship the property is NOT part of the estate of the first joint owner to die.
Laws vary in different jurisdictions. The estate must be probated. You need to consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction who specializes in probate for an answer to your query. In some jurisdictions that legal theory has been used to settle estates in others the beneficiary only receives what the testator owned at the time of death and if the money was no longer part of the estate then it cannot be given.