Vermont — What Estate Property Expenses Can Be Reimbursed Before Sale?
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. Laws change and every estate is different. Consult a Vermont probate lawyer or the probate court before spending or approving large expenses. Who can pay for estate expenses and get reimbursed? Only the estate’s personal representative (sometimes called an executor or administrator) or a […]
Read article →Vermont: How to Be Appointed as an Estate Administrator or Co-Administrator
Detailed Answer Overview: If someone dies and you want to be appointed their estate administrator or co-administrator in Vermont, you must ask the probate court in the county where the decedent lived (or owned real property) to appoint you. The court will consider whether a valid will exists, whether an executor was named in the […]
Read article →Vermont: Using Wills and Beneficiary Designations to Minimize Probate
How to keep assets out of probate in Vermont: wills, beneficiary designations, and other tools Short answer: A will alone does not keep assets out of probate in Vermont. Beneficiary designations (life insurance, retirement accounts, payable-on-death bank accounts) and certain ownership arrangements (joint ownership with rights of survivorship, properly titled transfer-on-death vehicles or accounts, or […]
Read article →How to Submit an Original Will to a Vermont Probate Court from Out of State
Submitting an Original Will to a Vermont Probate Court from Another State: A Practical Guide Quick note: This is general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a Vermont-licensed attorney for advice about your specific situation. Detailed answer — how to file the original will when you live out of state If the […]
Read article →Buying Out Siblings' Interests in a Parent's Property — Vermont Guide
Detailed Answer — How a buyout works under Vermont law When multiple people inherit or hold title to the same property, each person usually owns an undivided fractional interest (for example, one‑third each if three siblings inherit). Under Vermont law, co‑owners generally have two broad options: they can agree on a private buyout so one […]
Read article →How to Buy Out Siblings’ Shares in a Parent’s Vermont House (Probate Alternatives)
Buying Out Siblings’ Shares in a Parent’s Vermont House: A Step-by-Step FAQ Detailed Answer This answer explains how you can buy your siblings’ shares in a deceased parent’s Vermont house instead of forcing a probate sale. It covers how ownership typically transfers, practical steps to complete a buyout, when court approval may be needed, and […]
Read article →Vermont: Can the Estate Recover Money an Heir Took from a Deceased Parent’s Accounts?
FAQ: Recovering Money an Heir Withdrew from a Deceased Parent’s Bank or Credit Card Accounts in Vermont Short answer If an heir withdraws money from a parent’s bank account or charges a credit card after the parent dies, the money usually belongs to the decedent’s estate (unless the account automatically passed to someone else, such […]
Read article →Vermont: Appointing a Guardian ad Litem for Minor Heirs Before Selling Inherited Land
Protecting Minor Heirs When Estate Land Is Sold — What Vermont Courts Do Disclaimer: This is educational information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed Vermont attorney for advice about a specific situation. Detailed Answer When an estate includes real property and one or more heirs are minors, the Vermont Probate Division often requires extra protection […]
Read article →Selling an Inherited Home with Minor Co‑Owners — Vermont Probate Guide
Short answer If a home was inherited by more than one person and some of the co‑owners are minors, you generally must get Vermont Probate Court approval before selling the property. The Probate Division will want to confirm who has authority to act for the minors, that the sale is in each minor’s best interest, […]
Read article →What to include in a year’s allowance petition — Vermont
Filing a year’s allowance petition in Vermont: what to include This FAQ-style guide explains what a "year's allowance" (sometimes called a family or statutory allowance) petition typically requires under Vermont probate practice and points you to Vermont law and court resources. This is educational only and not legal advice. Detailed answer: what a year’s allowance […]
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