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Can you adopt someone over 18 and make them an heir to your estate?
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∙ 16y ago
Adoption law varies state to state but in general the short answer is yes. You can adopt someone of any age. Of course, to make someone an heir to your estate, the easier way would be to execute a will.
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What motion does an heir have to file to settle an estate?
An heir isn't required to file any motions to settle an estate unless they want to make a complaint. The estate representative is the person who handles the estate and the person who files all the motions in the settling of the estate.
Is a wife a heir?
Yes. Most inheritance laws make the surviving spouse an heir to a major portion of an estate if there is no will.
How does an heir sell an inherited car in California?
The estate would have executed the transfer of title. The heir then has rightful title to the vehicle. If there was no estate opened, there may be a short form that can be used to make the change.
What does it mean to be the executor and a heir?
It means they are responsible to administer the estate. They will also receive some of the estate as an heir.
Could a stepchild be considered an heir to an estate?
to the parents they are blood related to, or adopted, otherwise they must make them an heir by including them in their will.
How can you negate an heir to your estate?
If you wish to disinherit an heir-at-law that can usually be done if your clear intention is stated in your will. However, state laws vary regarding that issue so you need to consult with an attorney to make certain your will is properly drafted to meet the legal requirements in your jurisdiction. If a will doesn't meet those requirements an heir-at-law may have the right to make a claim for a share of the estate.
What happens if someone dies and has no will?
Their estate is held by the court and people are invited to make their case for a part of that estate.
Can a 44 yr old make a claim on her fathers estate if she was adopted by her stepfather when she was eight father died in Oregon she has started probate in Oregon as the executrix can she do this?
The adoption wiped out any rights to the estate as an heir. However, if she was listed in the will, yes, she can make a claim.
Can a heir force an executor who is living probate house to take action on sale or to make payment of value of home to the heirs according to will while estate is in probate?
If the executor is acting in bad faith, certainly an heir could sue him for that.
Can your executor be disinherited in your will?
There is no requirement for the executor to be a beneficiary. If it is a natural heir, it would seem to be a bad idea to make them distribute the estate and not get any of it. Or it may be that the payment for settling the estate is sufficient for them. It can be legally done, but you might want to think about it carefully.
How is a county administrator involved with the sale of an estate?
If the estate of a decedent needs probating and no one has come forward to administer the estate, then the county Public Administrator may petition to be appointed the administrator. They are required to perform their duties under the law as any administrator. They would need to petition the court for a license to sell the real estate. The proceeds would escheat to the state to be placed in a fund. If an heir ever comes forward and can prove their status as an heir they can make a claim for the net proceeds.
Can i be put in an orphanage temporarily?
well of course if somebody adopts you. But when you are in an orphanage, you have to make someone adopt you in order to get out.
