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Mortgage Payments and Utilities During Probate in Vermont
Detailed answer Short version: While an estate is in probate in Vermont, the person appointed by the probate court to…
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Vermont: How to Decide Which Assets to List on a Small‑Estate Affidavit
Deciding Which Assets to List on a Vermont Small‑Estate Affidavit (or Equivalent) Short answer: In Vermont, you list only assets…
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Locating a Missing Parent as Next-of-Kin During Probate in Vermont
FAQ — Locating a Missing Next-of-Kin During Probate in Vermont Quick overview: If you are the legally recognized next-of-kin for…
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Vermont: Do Survivorship Assets Need to Be Listed on a Probate Inventory?
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Vermont, assets that pass automatically by right of survivorship (for example, joint bank accounts titled…
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Vermont: How to Confirm a Bank Account Is Under the $20,000 Small Estate Limit
Can I use Vermont’s small estate process — how do I confirm the bank account is under the $20,000 limit?…
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Using a small‑estate affidavit in Vermont to collect a deceased parent’s bank account
Detailed answer Many people ask how to collect a deceased relative’s bank account without full probate. In Vermont you may…
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Vermont — When an Estate Must File Federal Tax Returns if No Distributions Were Made
Detailed Answer This article explains how to determine whether an estate must file federal tax returns when estate funds or…
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Vermont: How to Transfer Brokerage Assets into an Estate Checking Account — FAQ
Detailed Answer Overview: When someone dies, brokerage assets may or may not pass directly to named beneficiaries. If the assets…
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Vermont — How to Determine Where Sale Proceeds from a Deceased Parent’s House Will Go
FAQ — How to find out exactly where the sale proceeds from a deceased person’s house will go (Vermont) Short…
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Vermont: What to Do If Someone Is Squatting in Your Property Before a Sale
Understanding and Removing Squatters in Vermont Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. Consult a Vermont attorney…