A life estate expires when the life tenant dies. A life tenant doesn't own the property, it doesn't become part of their estate and therefore they cannot leave it to their heirs in their will. When a life estate is set up in a deed or will there is also a 'remainderman' who will own the property when the life tenant dies.
Only insofar as the judgment can be levied against the estate of the deceased. Since it can be assumed that the willed property was part of the estate's assets then it can be liened if there are insufficient other funds in the estate's assets to satisfy the judgment.
In order for something to be willed to someone, it has to be in the estate. Both individuals will have equal rights to the property as tenants in common.
Yes. And what a mess it would be.
If the exact wording is "to my surving children", then all other children who predeceased the testator or out.
No. Property that you receive by a will IS an inheritance. Property received from a relative under the laws of intestacy when there was no will is also an inheritance.
Unless the title transfer had restrictions on it, such as a survivorship clause, yes, it can be sold.
You may be able to have the executor transfer the property directly from the estate with your consent. You should speak with the attorney who is handling the estate.You may be able to have the executor transfer the property directly from the estate with your consent. You should speak with the attorney who is handling the estate.You may be able to have the executor transfer the property directly from the estate with your consent. You should speak with the attorney who is handling the estate.You may be able to have the executor transfer the property directly from the estate with your consent. You should speak with the attorney who is handling the estate.
In short, no. Consult an attorney.
Not until authorized to do so by the executor. The property belongs to the estate and the executor must protect the property.
No. All heirs to an estate must sign for a valid transfer of the property. If the Heirs are missing there will be a method by which a court can appoint someone to sign for the lost or missing heirs.
That will depend on the names on the property deed or registration. If we are talking about gifts of electronics or other items, there is none. If it is a piece of real property (land or house), the deed will control. If the only name on the deed is that of the deceased, the adult children have no say and the deceased can do what they wish with it.
A personal loan is an asset to the estate. As such it can be willed to someone else if there is proper documentation of the loan.