No, taking property from a deceased family member without legal authorization is considered theft. The property of a deceased family member typically goes through the probate process to determine rightful heirs and distribute assets according to the deceased person's will or state law. If you believe there are disputes over the inheritance, it's best to seek legal advice.
Yes, you can report a family member to the police for stalking you. The police can investigate the situation and if there is enough evidence, they can arrest the family member. It's important to take steps to protect yourself and seek help if you feel unsafe.
It will depend on the lending institution and if they would be willing to take a risk. Normally lending institutions insist that you hold title to any property you wish to borrow again. If the person is still alive that may leave you the property, then it would be unlikely that you would be able to secure borrowing against the property, as Wills can be changed at any time. Even after death a Will needs to be legally ratified.
Intestacy is in regards an estate for a deceased person who had property greater in value than their debts and the deceased doesnÕt have a will. In the US each state has their own guidelines when it comes to probate and estate check with the county of where the deceased passed for info.
You can take legal action by consulting with a lawyer and obtaining a court order to prevent the family member from accessing or taking the inheritances. You may also consider setting up a trust or placing restrictions on the inheritance to protect it from being stolen. Open communication with other family members about the situation may also help to prevent further theft.
No, a life estate does not typically take away a homestead exemption. The homestead exemption is usually based on the property being the primary residence of the owner or their family, regardless of the ownership interest.
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The account should be presented to the executor of the estate (not just a family member) before payment. That is, unless the deceased paid the bill before dying--then it goes through.
No, you would take your share of his estate, which already includes hers.
The bank will take possession of the property by foreclosure. If the mortgage is in the deceased parent's name it will not affect anyone's credit.
Probate in its self is the procedure you take when there was not will left. It helps to figure out how to administer the deceased persons assets.
The lender is free to consider whatever prospective assets it wants to when making a loan. The family member wouldn't be able to mortgage the property until they had title to it.
Report the theft to the police. It is a crime to take and sell things that do not belong to you.
Your parents have the right to take it away if you are still a minor. If you have the title in your name it is your property so long as you are an adult.
Generally: If you signed a promissory note the family member can sue you and obtain a judgment lien. Once recorded you cannot sell or mortgage the property until the lien is paid. Your family member cannot take your home unless they recorded a mortgage in the land records that reserved the right to foreclose. If they foreclose, they would take the property subject to the mortgage and would need to make the mortgage payments.
In order for the title to the property to pass to the heirs legally, at least one parent's estate (the last to die) must be probated. If there was no will then a member of the family must petition the court to be appointed the administrator. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate who can review the situation, determine how your parent's held title to their property and advise you on what legal proceedings must be undertaken.
The estate is responsible for the loan. If it is not paid the bank will take the property.
Kissing someone's hand is an antiquated gesture of admiration or respect. This gesture would take on different meaning depending on the identity of the "family member." A kiss from an uncle would be very different from a kiss from a daughter or from a grandparent. In general, the deceased person might represent an influence from the past.