You need to discuss the situation with an attorney. A person must be missing for a number of years before they can be declared dead by a court order. Then, their estate would need to be probated.
When her parents died, they left her a pittance as her inheritance, making she and her spoiled siblings livid.
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Absolutely not. The minor's inheritance should be placed in an interest bearing savings account in trust for the child.
Yes, a sibling can exclude other siblings as beneficiaries of their estate by specifying this in their will. However, laws regarding inheritance and family provisions may vary by jurisdiction and could impact the ability to completely exclude siblings from inheritance. It is advisable to seek legal advice when making such decisions.
It depends on WHO the missing person is and what relation (family, un-related, etc) they have to the decedent, as to how the court handles the inheritance.
In Houston, Texas with her Mom, Dad and siblings
The executor can use the money for the benefit of the estate, not for their personal use. They are entitled to payment for their services.
Yes you must inform whoever is looking after your bankruptcy that you have had an inheritance. You will be then advised what to do next, so don't spend the money as you could be breaking the law.
You can take the brother to court. It is recommended that you get an attorney in order to make this right. The siblings should get a proceed from the purchase at the very least.
Yes, if there are no descending heirs such as children, grandchildren and so on, then an estate passing by intestacy goes to the ascendants, meaning the parents, then siblings and their issue. If there are no parents and siblings or issue of siblings, then it goes further up to grandparents.
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