When did my father pass away without a will?
When did my father pass away without a will?
Q: My father passed away in early January. We live in Pennsylvania and he passed away without a will. He was living with his girlfriend at her house at the time of his passing. He has a fairly large gun collection of about sixty or so firearms including some handguns.
What happens to real estate when first spouse dies?
Community property with right of survivorship. Some community property states (Arizona, California, Nevada, and Wisconsin), offer the option of holding property this way. When the first spouse dies, it gives the survivor automatic ownership of the property.
How can I find out who owns my real estate after death?
To find out if the deceased person co-owned the real estate, first find the deed that transferred the property to the deceased owner. The deed, which may be titled a quitclaim, grant, joint tenancy, or warranty deed, should state how the deceased person, and any co-owners, held title to the property.
How is the estate divided when a father dies?
Some states leave the entire estate to a surviving spouse while other states may leave one-half or one-third of the estate to the spouse and the rest to the children. The children then divide the remaining portion of the estate equally.
What happens to the house if my father passes away?
My father stated in the will he leaves all property to her but her name is not on the deed am I entitled to the property if she passes away or do I have any rights to a portion of the money if I sign the paper and they sell the house. The house is worth about $1,000,000. I don’t understand why the lawyer needs my signature if I have no right to it.
Community property with right of survivorship. Some community property states (Arizona, California, Nevada, and Wisconsin), offer the option of holding property this way. When the first spouse dies, it gives the survivor automatic ownership of the property.
What happens to a father’s estate if there is no will?
Most states give preference to surviving spouses and children when a father dies without a will. The children’s inheritance rights vary according to state law. Some states leave the entire estate to a surviving spouse while other states may leave one-half or one-third of the estate to the spouse and the rest to the children.
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How can I find out if my father left a will?
Contact the probate court in the county where your father lived and see whether there is a will on file. Court clerks should be able to track wills by date of death and name. If you think there’s a will but it just hasn’t been found, you would not be out of line asking to look through your father’s papers and files. It may yet turn up.
When did my father in law die in PA?
My father in law died in Oct. He owned a home had a life insurance policy and a union pension. He had no will in PA. We are having trouble getting information about the policy, deed for the home, actually ever thing we try is an issue we only have a death certificate.
Who are the executors of my dad’s estate?
Q: Dad passed in 2/18. The executors took their share of monies but will not disperse mine until I sign off on house. Four of us inherited, one of the executors gets a life estate and 40% share of assets and the remaining three get a 20% share of the estate.
Some states leave the entire estate to a surviving spouse while other states may leave one-half or one-third of the estate to the spouse and the rest to the children. The children then divide the remaining portion of the estate equally.
Which is payments were not received after his death?
Social Security Expert: emc011075, Tax Adviser replied 2 years ago But why? The form is for claiming any payments the social security may still owe the beneficiaries that were not paid at the time of his death. Which payments were not received or withdrawn after his death? Ask Your Own Social Security Question Customerreply replied 2 years ago
Can a deceased father get back child support?
If his father worked and has SS work credits then he may be able to receive benefits until he finishes high school. You can also discuss the back support owed but getting benefits is much more important than receiving the back support payments. You will need SS number for yourself, your son and his deceased father.