Yes, it is considered residuary property and remains with the estate.
They claim it on the estate taxes as a deduction. It has to be to an approved charity.
The estate of the spouse is responsible. IF both are on the same checking account then the FULL amount of that checking account can be considered the spouses estate too. Even if the account is closed just prior or just after death, then the amount in the account months prior is still considered a portion of the estate.
Yes, the co-owner would be legally liable for using money in the account from an estate that was not settled.
Yes, unless the account has a listed Payable on Death beneficiary or the account was specifically devised in the will.
As an individual, you generally do not have an automatic right to access or view your deceased parent's checking account. After their death, the account typically becomes part of their estate, which is subject to the probate process. Only the appointed executor or administrator of the estate would have the legal authority to access and manage their financial accounts.
The probate process.
Yes. However, consult a local lawyer and they would be able to address your specific issue better.
You have to pay them before any of the estate can be distributed to the heirs. If there isn't enough, the debtors are out of luck.
That will depend on the relationship. If it is a spouse, there is likely to be a legal responsibility.
Do you want to donate cash or real estate? If it were real estate you could just put it in their names. If it were cash you could put it in your checking account and then send checks.
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Do you want to donate cash or real estate? If it were real estate you could just put it in their names. If it were cash you could put it in your checking account and then send checks.