No. Generally, the death certificate must be submitted with the petition for probate.
In most cases the estate must be entered into probate before any property can be disbursed either through the terms of a Will or by the probate succession laws. What property is exempted from probate and can pass directly to the beneficiary is determined by the laws of the state in which the deceased last established residency.
The daughter is not authorized to remove property before probate. They can be charged with theft and the executor has the right to demand its return.
No. No one has the right to distribute a decedent's property until they have been appointed by a court. A person's debts must be paid before any property is distributed to the heirs.
No, the mortgage is a debt of the estate. That mortgage must be resolved before the property can be transferred.
Of course. Arrangements should be made for any of the heirs to visit the property before it is sold.
First of all, there should be an estate opened with the probate court. Otherwise the debt is going to hang around. The estate is supposed to settle debts before property can be distributed. Consult a probate attorney in your state for the details.
Until the Letter of Authority has been issued, the property cannot be put up for sale.
You can typically move in furniture and appliances before receiving the certificate of occupancy, as these items are not permanent fixtures of the property. However, it's generally advised to wait until the certificate of occupancy is issued before fully occupying the home to ensure the safety and legality of the property.
The right to deal with the estate of someone who died is called 'probate'. In most countries there is a legal requirement to apply for probate (otherwise people's possessions could be stolen by people to who had not rite to them). If land, property, shares, or bank accounts are involved, usually the companies who hold these will insist on a grant of probate before releasing these assets to anyone. If someone takes the property of a person who has died when they had no rite to it (as specified in the will or under the local laws of inheritance where there is no will), this is a criminal offence - theft, and the police will become involved.
You should file a certified copy of your lien with a notice of claim at the probate court where the decedent's estate has been filed for probate ASAP. A decedent's debts must be paid before any property can be distributed to the heirs.
You need to probate your father's estate if he owned any property at death that was not transferred to his trust. You should have a copy of the trust. If you're not sure you should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate law.
The sibling does not have the right to change a grant deed. Only the property owner can make such a change.