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What is the process for being in charge of someone's estate in the State of Maryland if they did not leave a will?

2006-11-27 06:06:48 · 7 answers · asked by Shannon C 1 in Family & Relationships Other - Family & Relationships

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You probably want to hire an attorney. The paperwork is submitted to the court requesting that a person (named in the paperwork) be appointed as executor. In my state they have to list all of the relatives that would inherit and a signature from them indicating that it is okay for them to be the executor. If people kick up a fuss, the court will appoint a neutral party to serve as executor (may be a bank, may be an attorney).

The court will then issue the appropriate authorizations for handling the estate.

2006-11-27 06:12:07 · answer #1 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 0 0

I am sorry if this is irrelevant, but in Massachusetts you have to file a petition with Probate and Family Court 90 days after the date of death. If no one claims the same right, you will be appointed the administrator of the estate. The process is fairly quick, especially if the deceased did not heave much money or assets. I don't think you can be an executor of the estate if there is no will. As an administrator, you have the same rights and responsibilities as the executor, it just means that you were appointed by the court as opposed to the deceased. I hope this helps.

2006-11-27 06:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by shoelace 3 · 0 1

you can't be incharge of someone's estate unless that person leaves you power of attorney or declares you executor before they pass on. it's not just assigned when someone dies. if there was no will all the belongings will sit in probate court until a judge decides who gets what. It can take 7 years or longer while companies get their **** together and decide if the deceased owes any back bills or taxes, then reletives will come out of the woodwork and their relation has to be proven, close friends will follow who think they should get a cut of the goods.any property can not be sold although it can stil be lived in/on until it is decided. then a judge will decide who gets what.
it sucks.

2006-11-27 06:12:11 · answer #3 · answered by sixcannonballs 5 · 0 1

you could petition the court to have that human being bumped off and performance yet another one appointed. you'll favor to reveal the court that you've made an exhaustive search for for this human being. that's unusual. Does this human being stand to inherit something lower than the will? It appears like some con guy confident your grandparents to appoint him and had plans to empty the resources dry with costs. i'd petition quicker truly than later.

2016-11-29 20:32:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

it goes to the court and they either auction off the estate or appoint someone

2006-11-27 06:08:24 · answer #5 · answered by brunette 4 · 0 0

Consult with a lawyer.

2006-11-27 06:08:23 · answer #6 · answered by Kathleen M 4 · 0 0

you need to petition the probate court.

2006-11-27 06:08:39 · answer #7 · answered by no_wait_hes_spartacus 3 · 0 0

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