When a person dies owning property and there are no known heirs the property 'escheats' to the state.
If one of several heirs can't be found their portion can be placed in an interest bearing account supervised by the court. If there is real property involved the executor must obtain a license to sell the real estate and the missing heirs portion can be placed in an account as stated above.
It is property that is inherited.
The testator can will property to anyone they wish. There is no requirement that their family get the assets.
If the family did not have a male heir, all the family's wealth was passed to the nearest male relative upon the death of the husband/father. Women were not allowed to own property.
Of course, if they're the heir, they have full right to it!
A gift of real property by will is called a devise.
If you own an interest in property as an heir and the property was sold without you joining in. You still own your interest.
A single heir can only mortgage their interest in the property. For example, an heir with three other heirs only owns a 1/4 interest. Most lenders will not loan money on a proportionate interest in real property.
heir means - to receive property or title on the death of another person.
She was going to become the heir for all of her sons property and money.
Yes, she would be considered a natural heir.
An ex-wife, unless specifically named in a will created after the divorce, is not entitled to anything.
You need to explain why a life estate holder is on the verge of losing the property and why you call yourself the heir.