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Wills

A will is a legal statement detailing the transfer of property and belongings when a person dies.

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Can the executor named in a parents Will take the parents household items before the parent is dead?

No. A Will does not become operative until the testator has died. The executor named in a parent's Will to distribute their estate after their decease has no right to take the parent's property while they are still living.

What happens if someone contests a Will after assets have been distributed?

When a will has been filed for probate, there is a short period at the commencement of a probate proceeding when it may be contested. Any objection must be filed with the court during that period or the right to object is lost.

Do wills go to probate court in Indiana?

Yes, all wills in Indiana must go through the probate process. That makes sure all of the legal requirements are met and taxes paid.

What happens if unable to find beneficiary?

most companies have a set period that they search for a beneficiary. if they arent found in that time frame (it can be years depending on the company) the money goes to the deceased's estate.

How does one collect an inheritance?

You need to talk with the executor of the estate. The probate court should be able to assist you in locating who has been appointed as executor.

Do all wills have to be read to parties involved?

There is no general rule requiring any will to be read to anyone at any time. The testator may request such a gathering, but it is extremely rare and generally pointless.

If there is no will whoo determines how an estate is divided among siblings?

Every state has laws that determine the distribution of a decedent's property when there is no will so you have to check that state's laws. But generally, spouses and descendants will take first. If there are no spouse and no children and no children of predeceased children, then the estate goes up the line to the parents. If there are no parents the estate goes to the decedent's siblings in equal shares. If there are some living children and some predeceased children, then the children of that predeceased child takes the share that the predeceased child would have taken.

How do you find out whether you have been left anything in a will?

Without actually asking them prior to their death, you can't, nor are they required to disclose that information.

If you are asking about learning if their will is being probated, you could make inquiry at the Clerk of The Court office in the county in which they resided at the time of their death and ask if the deceased's probate hearing was on the docket.

Can children take msm sulfur info?

Yes, It's as toxic as water, so no one can ever be harmed by it nor get enough.

You were left money in a will Do you have to pay taxes on it?

There are many regulations regarding inheritence tax. You'll need to talk to your tax attorney or accountant.

In Colorado how does an heir get a copy of the will if the executor refuses to give them one?

== == File a request with the probate court to obtain a copy of the will and any other pertinent documents that have been presented to the court. POAs become null and void upon the death of the grantor.

What will happen to your business if your business partner dies without leaving a will?

You and your partner should go to a lawyer and have a business contract drawn up so your interests are protected and so is his. If you don't do this, then you could lose the business or be put in the position of buying out your partner's share of the business to one of the heirs in the Will if the heir will even allow it. I had this happen to a friend of mine that had a business for "light gripping" at movie studios and it was quite the war going on before an amicable decision could be made with his partner's wife. * It depends upon how the business is established (incorporated, partnership, etc.). In such cases the state probate laws and usually UCC laws will apply in the disposition (if any) of the property.

Is a will legal if it's not notarized?

That will depend on the local laws. In many places only witnesses are required, not notarization.

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