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The estate of someone who dies without a will (intestate) doesn't necessarily pass to the government. It passes to their heirs at law under the state laws of intestacy. You can check the laws in your state at the related question link below.
When a person dies intestate with no known heirs at law their estate escheats to the state since that way, it benefits everyone. The state doesn't want to take the estate from anyone who is entitled. Therefore if an unknown heir comes forward eventually, who can prove their relationship to the decedent, the state will turn the remaining assets over to that heir.
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Who inherits real estate in Texas?
One would surmise that whomever real estate is left to in a will would inherit it. If someone dies without a will, then the Texas Intestate Succession laws will determine who inherits the property.
What happens if someone dies without a will and has no children?
This differ depending on where you live but usually it goes to your next of kin which would be your parents if they are alive. If they are not it goes to the next. So write a will if you want it to go to someone special.
Who pays the attorney when someone dies in Alaska?
The debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. The estate would pay the cost of an attorney. If the estate has no assets, the attorney would require someone to pay them for their services.
How much would it cost to open an estate for someone who has died?
How much it would cost to open an estate for someone that has died will depend upon the attorney that you hire. It is very hard to open an estate after someone has died. Estates should be started before a person dies.
What tax is imposed by the federal government on assets left by an individual at the time of death?
For the estate assets you would have estate taxes.
Can someone claim ownership without name on deed?
There are other ways to acquire an interest in real estate such as inheritance. The title to the property would need to be examined by a professional.
Do you need physics in the business of real estate?
Yes. Without physics, the universe would not exist. Therefore there would be no real estate to sell.
How would you distinguish states from government?
government can exist without state but the state can't exist without government.
How do you petition the court for power of attorney after someone dies who does not have a will?
You would petition to become the executor of the estate. Then you would distribute the estate according to the intestacy laws for that state or country.
Can someone sign their spouse's name on a real estate title without them present?
No. That would be a forgery unless they have a properly executed Power of Attorney.
When someone dies in California without a will how is estate distributed?
Distribution will be according to the California intestacy laws. Typically the spouse and children will be the beneficiaries. Siblings and parents would be next in line.
How much would someone be rewarded if they had brought Hitler in to the government?
By bringing Hitler to the government someone would have been rewarded with monetary rewards.
