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Does a minor sibling have different rights in a parent's estate than a sibling who is an adult?
The answer depends on the laws in your jurisdiction. Most intestacy laws treat a minor child differently recognizing the need for a parent to provide for minor children. In most jurisdictions in the US a parent cannot disinherit a minor child. An adult child can be disinherited in many jurisdictions as long as the will meets the requirements of state laws. The law in the UK is different.
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Can adopted child in Virginia claim their biological parents estate?
No. Adoption removes the rights to the biological parents' estate.
What rights do adopted sibling have in their sibling's intestate estate?
In most jurisdictions a legally adopted sibling is a legal heir. You would need to check the laws of your state. You can find state-by-state intestacy laws linked in the related question below.
Can a executor evict his sister from their late parents' home if it jeopardize the sale of the house and there is no will?
There is no executor if there is no Will. The estate must be probated and the court must appoint an estate representative. That representative will have the power to request a license to sell the property. The representative should ask the attorney who is handling the estate how to handle the sibling who made their home with the deceased parent. The sibling has property rights and rights as a tenant.
What rights does a sibling have to ask to see deceased parents bank accounts from the executor?
yes he/she is allowed
What rights do adult children have to a parents estate if they are estranged from their parents?
That depends on the State the will is probated in. For instance, in New Jersey, an adult child has no rights to a parents estate if he was not mentioned in the will. The parent has the right to give his possessions to a charity if he wishes to do so.
What rights do non adopted siblings have when 1 sibling is adopted?
the sibling that hasn't been adopted normally would have the rite to go and see their adopted sibling but it is up to the adoptive parents, social workers advise the adopted parents to allow the siblings to stay in contact but at the end of the day it is up the the adoptive parents to deside,
Can an executor hide information from a sibling?
Generally, the status of a person as a "sibling" is not relevant. What is relevant is whether that sibling is or is not a beneficiary under the will. An executor has an obligation to give information to the beneficiaries of the estate as named in the will, not to all the decedent's relatives. If a sibling (whether it is a sibling of the decedent or of the executor) has no interest in the estate, he/she has no rights to information about the estate. In some jurisdictions, an executor might be required to simply give that sibling notice of the probate of the will, even if the will gives that sibling nothing, but only if that sibling would inherit some part of the estate in absence of the will. As with all legal questions, the specific answer may differ from state to state depending on that state's laws. So you must check those laws to get the precise answer.
Can a sibling be left out of Will in Hawaii and does the Sibling still have rights of succession?
There is no requirement for a sibling to be in a will.
What are the legal rights for an individual whose significant other dies but whose sibling is demanding some of his property which the individual needs to pay for the cost of his funeral?
The estate pays for the funeral. The 'significant other' may not have any rights to the property or any portion of the estate. The estate gets to pay the debts first, then it can be distributed.
Do daughters who are married already do they get parents estate share?
Marriage does not affect the rights to inherit in the US.
What rights does a sibling have to go into their deceased parents home when one sibling lives there?
Yes unless there's a will or court order saying otherwise. The remaining family is usually the ones packing up the belongings.
Does one sibling is living with a parent that dies have that sibling more rights than other siblings not living with parent at the time of death?
In general, living arrangements typically do not affect the rights of siblings when a parent dies. The distribution of assets and inheritance is usually determined by the parent's will or state laws, regardless of where the siblings live. Each sibling is entitled to their fair share of the estate according to these established guidelines. Consulting with a probate lawyer can provide specific advice based on the individual circumstances.
