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The tax return is an asset of his estate. The debts of the estate must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the heirs. Therefore, any remaining assets after the debts have been paid will be distributed according to the provisions in the will or according to state laws of intestacy if there was no will. You can check your state laws at the related question link provided below.
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Is a minor who turns 18 in August the sole heir of her deceased fathers estate and the will now null and void?
Not at all.
What is an heir?
An heir is someone that inherits from an estate due to being a descendant or relative of the deceased.
When can you close your fathers estate account and keep the money as an heir?
when can you close my fathers estate account and keep the money.
Who has to pay the bills of the deceased?
The "estate" or the heir. But the heir's responsibility is limited to the amount of money in the estate. In other words, the heir does not become responsible for all the debts personally as if they were his own. The estate, but not the heir. The heir has no liability for the debt - the debts might only go to reduce the amount the heir might get.
What happens to my adopted fathers estate now that he is deceased?
His estate will pass according to his will or according to the state laws of intestacy if there is no will. You can check the laws in your state at the related question link provided below. If you were legally adopted then you are a legal heir-at-law.
What is heirness?
An heir is someone that inherits from an estate due to being a descendant or relative of the deceased.
Who can claim interest in a deceased estate?
Any natural heir Anyone named in a valid will Anyone owed money by the estate.
Can an heir cash checks made out to the deceased 10 years after they have passed?
An heir cannot cash checks made out to the deceased. The executor of the estate has the ability to cash checks. If the estate has been closed out, it may have to be reopened in order to properly deal with such items.
Can an estranged executor accuse an heir of damaging the deceased property?
The executor of an estate is responsible for the assets of the estate. That means they can bring a lawsuit on behalf of the estate. So, yes, they can accuse or even sue an heir for damaging property.
How did Harvey wilks challenge the king to prove that he was the heir to the estate of the deceased man?
HE asked the king to identify the tattoo on the chest of his deceased brother.
Can medical bills of a deceased parent get in the way of the estate heir?
Yes, they will get in the way. Debts are the responsibility of the estate. Before anything in the estate can be distributed, the debts have to be cleared.
How did Harvey wilks challenge the king to prove the he was the true heir to the estate of the deceased man?
HE asked the king to identify the tattoo on the chest of his deceased brother.
