Petition the court to open the estate. They can ask that one of the children be appointed as the executor. The court will issue a letter of authorization to the executor to inventory and clear out the estate.
Medicaid can file a property lien and/or estate claim to recover expenses from the assets of the deceased recipient.
Yes. As the custodial parent they have the right and the obligation to monitor the trust on behalf of the minor children to make certain the funds are not being wasted. If possible the parent should consult an attorney who can review the situation and explain the options. An adult beneficiary can file a motion in the court to compel an accounting by the trustee. If done properly, the custodial parent can obtain an accounting through the court also.Trustees have wide spread control over the trust assets and many trustees mishandle those assets. Their activities should always be open to inspection. If they refuse the beneficiaries can ask a court to remove the trustee and appoint a successor.Also, if the trust was created in a will the custodial parent can visit the probate court and request to see the file. There would be inventories for the estate and for the trust in the file which would provide a snapshot of the trust assets at the time of the donors death.Yes. As the custodial parent they have the right and the obligation to monitor the trust on behalf of the minor children to make certain the funds are not being wasted. If possible the parent should consult an attorney who can review the situation and explain the options. An adult beneficiary can file a motion in the court to compel an accounting by the trustee. If done properly, the custodial parent can obtain an accounting through the court also.Trustees have wide spread control over the trust assets and many trustees mishandle those assets. Their activities should always be open to inspection. If they refuse the beneficiaries can ask a court to remove the trustee and appoint a successor.Also, if the trust was created in a will the custodial parent can visit the probate court and request to see the file. There would be inventories for the estate and for the trust in the file which would provide a snapshot of the trust assets at the time of the donors death.Yes. As the custodial parent they have the right and the obligation to monitor the trust on behalf of the minor children to make certain the funds are not being wasted. If possible the parent should consult an attorney who can review the situation and explain the options. An adult beneficiary can file a motion in the court to compel an accounting by the trustee. If done properly, the custodial parent can obtain an accounting through the court also.Trustees have wide spread control over the trust assets and many trustees mishandle those assets. Their activities should always be open to inspection. If they refuse the beneficiaries can ask a court to remove the trustee and appoint a successor.Also, if the trust was created in a will the custodial parent can visit the probate court and request to see the file. There would be inventories for the estate and for the trust in the file which would provide a snapshot of the trust assets at the time of the donors death.Yes. As the custodial parent they have the right and the obligation to monitor the trust on behalf of the minor children to make certain the funds are not being wasted. If possible the parent should consult an attorney who can review the situation and explain the options. An adult beneficiary can file a motion in the court to compel an accounting by the trustee. If done properly, the custodial parent can obtain an accounting through the court also.Trustees have wide spread control over the trust assets and many trustees mishandle those assets. Their activities should always be open to inspection. If they refuse the beneficiaries can ask a court to remove the trustee and appoint a successor.Also, if the trust was created in a will the custodial parent can visit the probate court and request to see the file. There would be inventories for the estate and for the trust in the file which would provide a snapshot of the trust assets at the time of the donors death.
If the parent is the sole owner of any property at the time of death their estate must be probated.
The parent's estate is responsible for their debts. If there is no estate the creditors are out of luck. However, if the parent left any assets, the estate must be probated in order to give creditors an opportunity to file a claim.
The executor must file an account that lists all the assets of the decedent both real and personal property. That means all bank and investment accounts, vehicles, furnishings, art, jewelry, etc. That inventory is public and you can request the probate file and examine it. If you think the executor has not done a thorough listing all the assets then complain to the court. The executor will later be required to file an accounting to the court detailing how all those assets were distributed.
if the NCP has some source of income, such as unemployment (but not SSI or public assistance), or substantial assets ANSWER But you should negotiate a reduction and file it with the courts
hide the assets then file.
You don't need to file bankruptcy. Your parent's estate is responsible for their debts. The estate must be probated and their debts must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the heirs. If the debts are greater than the assets in the estate the estate will be declared insolvent, the court will order a scheme of payment from limited funds, if any, and if there is not enough money the creditors are out of luck.You don't need to file bankruptcy. Your parent's estate is responsible for their debts. The estate must be probated and their debts must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the heirs. If the debts are greater than the assets in the estate the estate will be declared insolvent, the court will order a scheme of payment from limited funds, if any, and if there is not enough money the creditors are out of luck.You don't need to file bankruptcy. Your parent's estate is responsible for their debts. The estate must be probated and their debts must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the heirs. If the debts are greater than the assets in the estate the estate will be declared insolvent, the court will order a scheme of payment from limited funds, if any, and if there is not enough money the creditors are out of luck.You don't need to file bankruptcy. Your parent's estate is responsible for their debts. The estate must be probated and their debts must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the heirs. If the debts are greater than the assets in the estate the estate will be declared insolvent, the court will order a scheme of payment from limited funds, if any, and if there is not enough money the creditors are out of luck.
if your legally married when you file bankruptcy, you must include every single asset including the spouses. depends on what type of bk you file. you may be able to keep your assets.
Yes.
Yes, they are required to file tax returns. Estates have assets and those assets may be earning income. That income is taxed.
the guardian should file to have the order transferred to them as well as file on the parent currently receiving it to also pay. Or the obligor parent should file for custody.