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In Pennsylvania, when someone passes away without a will, their estate can be probated through a process called intestate succession. This involves the court appointing an administrator to distribute the assets according to state laws, typically prioritizing spouses, children, and other close relatives.
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How do you claim assets of a deceased father with no will?
If your father owned any property at the time of his death then his estate must be probated. If he died without a will then his estate is an intestate estate. (See related question link.) You should contact an attorney who specializes in probate if there is considerable property that includes real estate. For very small estates without real estate most probate courts have an expedited process. If that is the case you should inquire at the probate court in your jurisdiction.
Can a creditor still collect a debt after an estate has been closed?
If the estate was duly probated and is now closed then the creditor is out of luck. When an estate is probated a notice is published and the creditors have a certain time period during which to file a claim with the probate court. That time period varies from state to state. If that time period has passed the creditor cannot collect.
You are a minor are you responsible for your deceased fathers debt?
Your father's estate is responsible for his debts. If he owned any assets when he died his estate must be probated. You should speak with an attorney.
Does real estate need to be probated?
Most definitely real estate has to go through probate. Unless it was held with a right of inheritence, the court has to approve any sale.
Do heirs also inherit the decedent's debts?
No. The decedent's estate is responsible for the debts of the decedent. However, no distribution of assets can be made until the estate is probated and debts are paid.
How long can mineral rights go without being probated in ND They were in a estate in which the lady died in 1989 and never has been probated?
If the estate was not probated then the rights have not passed legally to the heirs. The estate must be probated. Until that has been done the heirs cannot exercise their mineral rights.If the estate was not probated then the rights have not passed legally to the heirs. The estate must be probated. Until that has been done the heirs cannot exercise their mineral rights.If the estate was not probated then the rights have not passed legally to the heirs. The estate must be probated. Until that has been done the heirs cannot exercise their mineral rights.If the estate was not probated then the rights have not passed legally to the heirs. The estate must be probated. Until that has been done the heirs cannot exercise their mineral rights.
Is an executor of a will able to handle the estate of a beificiary?
No. If the beneficiary dies their estate must be probated in a separate action.No. If the beneficiary dies their estate must be probated in a separate action.No. If the beneficiary dies their estate must be probated in a separate action.No. If the beneficiary dies their estate must be probated in a separate action.
What are the rights of an adult child when a mother commits suicide and the mother and son have been estranged for 13 years?
If the mother was not married her adult child(ren) would be her heir at law and next of kin. If she has a will it must be probated. If she died without a will her estate must be probated. You should consult with an attorney.If the mother was not married her adult child(ren) would be her heir at law and next of kin. If she has a will it must be probated. If she died without a will her estate must be probated. You should consult with an attorney.If the mother was not married her adult child(ren) would be her heir at law and next of kin. If she has a will it must be probated. If she died without a will her estate must be probated. You should consult with an attorney.If the mother was not married her adult child(ren) would be her heir at law and next of kin. If she has a will it must be probated. If she died without a will her estate must be probated. You should consult with an attorney.
Can heir sell family proerty without the rest of the family?
An heir may sell property by deed if the estate has been duly probated and the heir acquired all the interest in the property under the will. The estate must be probated in order for title to the real estate to pass legally to the heirs. If the estate has not been probated the deed would be null. If the estate was probated and the heir did not inherit a 100% interest then her/his deed would only convey the proportionate interest they own.
My father died without a will and I inherited his property. His estate was not probated. Do I have legal title?
The property is still in your father's estate and his estate must be probated. You are not the legal owner.In order for title to real property to pass to the heirs-at-law in an intestate estate (no Will) or under the terms of a Will, the estate must be probated. Title is passed to the heirs by the probate process. You cannot "title" the property in your name until the estate has been probated. You cannot sell or mortgage the property until the estate has been probated. Until you probate the estate you only have what is called equitable title.You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate who can review your situation and explain your options.
How can a family member buy the house after the single home owner dies?
The decedent's estate must be probated and the buyer can arrange to purchase the property from the estate administrator.The decedent's estate must be probated and the buyer can arrange to purchase the property from the estate administrator.The decedent's estate must be probated and the buyer can arrange to purchase the property from the estate administrator.The decedent's estate must be probated and the buyer can arrange to purchase the property from the estate administrator.
How can you get a deed for a house if the owners dead?
The owner's estate must be probated and you would need to get a deed from the court appointed estate representative.The owner's estate must be probated and you would need to get a deed from the court appointed estate representative.The owner's estate must be probated and you would need to get a deed from the court appointed estate representative.The owner's estate must be probated and you would need to get a deed from the court appointed estate representative.
How can you find out how much is in the estate when a person dies when your family tells nothing?
Check to see if the estate has been probated. If it has you can read through the file. If the estate hasn't been probated you should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options.Check to see if the estate has been probated. If it has you can read through the file. If the estate hasn't been probated you should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options.Check to see if the estate has been probated. If it has you can read through the file. If the estate hasn't been probated you should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options.Check to see if the estate has been probated. If it has you can read through the file. If the estate hasn't been probated you should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options.
How do you sign over property left by mother to one sibling?
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.
When a person with a reverse mortgage dies can the executor give the house to the reverse mortgage company?
The estate must be probated and the executor should ask the attorney who is handling the estate how and when to make the transfer.The estate must be probated and the executor should ask the attorney who is handling the estate how and when to make the transfer.The estate must be probated and the executor should ask the attorney who is handling the estate how and when to make the transfer.The estate must be probated and the executor should ask the attorney who is handling the estate how and when to make the transfer.
If Mother died without a will owned a home and no other debts can children live in home without going to probate if everyone agrees?
Mother's estate must be probated in order for title to the real estate to pass to the heirs. You should contact an attorney. Until the estate is probated there is no legal owner. That can be especially troublesome if you need homeowner's insurance.
Is a trust probated as a will is probated?
Trusts are different than an estate, but it will be monitored by the same court.
