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 answer: The order in which sale proceeds are paid depends on who owns the house (sole owner, joint owners, or a trust), whether the property is subject to probate, and whether there are mortgages, liens, […]
Read article →Vermont: Can a Prenuptial Agreement Affect a Life Estate or My Inheritance, and What to Do If the Executor Refuses?
Can a prenuptial agreement affect a life estate or your share of an estate in Vermont, and what to do if the executor refuses to provide it? Detailed answer — short version Yes. In Vermont, a valid prenuptial (premarital) agreement can change the default distribution of a spouse’s property, including whether the surviving spouse can […]
Read article →Vermont: How to Confirm an Executor’s Calculation of Your Share from a Sibling’s House Sale
Confirming an Executor’s Calculation of Your Share from an Estate in Vermont Detailed Answer When a sibling’s house is sold in probate, the executor (also called the personal representative) must collect the sale proceeds, pay valid debts and administration expenses, and distribute the remainder to heirs or beneficiaries according to the will or Vermont intestacy […]
Read article →Vermont: Selling a Deceased Parent’s House During Probate When There’s a Mortgage
Can a Personal Representative Sell a Deceased Parent’s Home in Vermont When a Mortgage Remains? Short answer: Yes — usually. A house with a mortgage can be sold during probate in Vermont, but the sale must resolve the mortgage lien (by paying it off or getting lender approval for another arrangement), and the personal representative […]
Read article →Vermont: Do I Need to Publish a 3‑Month Notice to Creditors Before Selling a Deceased Parent’s House?
Detailed Answer — Can you sell a deceased parent’s house under Vermont small‑estate rules without a 3‑month published creditors’ notice? Short answer: Usually no — a house (real property) normally cannot be transferred or sold simply using the small‑estate affidavit used for personal property. If you must open a probate estate or be appointed as […]
Read article →Proving Vehicle Value During Probate in Vermont
Detailed Answer When an estate in Vermont includes one or more motor vehicles, the personal representative (executor or administrator) must report each vehicle's value to the Probate Division. Vermont law places administration of estates under Title 14 of the Vermont Statutes, and the Probate Division provides procedural guidance for inventories and transfers. See Vermont Statutes, […]
Read article →Proving a Deceased Parent’s Vehicle Value for Probate in Vermont
Proving the Value of a Deceased Parent’s Vehicles for Probate in Vermont Short answer As the personal representative or an interested person, you document each vehicle’s fair market value at the decedent’s date of death and file that information with the probate court. Use written appraisals, dealer or online valuations (Kelley Blue Book, NADA), photos, […]
Read article →Vermont: How to Be Appointed a Limited Personal Representative in a Small-Estates Process
Detailed Answer — How to get appointed as a limited personal representative under Vermont’s small estate process (step-by-step) This article explains the typical steps someone follows in Vermont to obtain appointment as a limited personal representative through a simplified or small-estate procedure, run the required notice to creditors, and address the sale of real property. […]
Read article →How to Prove a Zero Balance and Close a Spouse’s Estate in Vermont
Disclaimer: This is general information only and is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a Vermont probate attorney or the Vermont Probate Court. Detailed Answer This explains the typical steps used in Vermont to show an estate has no remaining assets (a “zero balance”) and to obtain a formal closing or […]
Read article →Vermont: Using a Small Estate Affidavit Instead of Formal Probate
Can a small estate affidavit replace formal probate in Vermont? Short answer: Possibly — if the estate meets Vermont’s small‑estate rules and the assets in question qualify, you can often use an affidavit or other simplified probate procedure to collect and transfer many kinds of personal property without opening a full probate estate. However, rules […]
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