How to Secure Wrongful-Death Settlement Proceeds Through the Court Clerk in Vermont
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a Vermont attorney about your facts before taking action. Detailed answer — How to secure wrongful-death settlement proceeds through the court clerk in Vermont If you are a personal representative or a beneficiary of a pending wrongful-death settlement in Vermont and you want the settlement funds […]
Read article →How to Challenge an Administrator's Claim to Inherited Real Property in Vermont
Disclaimer: This is general information only and is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a Vermont probate attorney promptly. Detailed Answer If an estate administrator is asserting ownership or control over real property that you believe should pass to you, Vermont law gives you several ways […]
Read article →Vermont: Who Inherits Surplus Proceeds When a Property Owner Dies Intestate (Siblings' Rights)
Detailed Answer Short answer: Surplus proceeds become part of the decedent’s estate. If the owner died without a will (intestate), the funds must be claimed and distributed under Vermont’s probate and intestacy rules. If there is no surviving spouse or descendants, siblings (or the siblings’ children if a sibling predeceased) are the usual heirs and […]
Read article →Claiming Surplus from a Foreclosure Sale in Vermont: Steps to File a Motion
How to Pursue Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure in Vermont Short answer: Determine whether a surplus exists, confirm your legal interest (owner, heir, lienholder, or personal representative), gather supporting documents, then file a motion in the Vermont Superior Court that handled the foreclosure asking the court to determine and release the surplus. Prompt action and […]
Read article →Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle in Vermont When Settling an Estate
How to record a repossessed vehicle when administering an estate in Vermont Short answer: Treat the repossessed vehicle as a creditor action against the decedent’s estate. Collect the lender’s and repossession agent’s paperwork (notice of repossession, sale records, payoff or deficiency statements), document the vehicle and its lien status with the Vermont Department of Motor […]
Read article →Vermont: Asserting a Right of Survivorship to Increase Your Share of Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Short answer: Yes — but only if, under Vermont law and the timeline of the foreclosure or tax sale, you already held a valid survivorship interest when the court or sale fixed who owned the property. Asserting a right of survivorship can change who is entitled to surplus proceeds, but you will need the right […]
Read article →Vermont: How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Tax Foreclosure Sale
How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Municipal Tax Foreclosure in Vermont Short answer: If a tax foreclosure sale of your mother’s house generated money above the taxes, interest, fees, and costs, the town or municipality holds those surplus proceeds for the lawful claimant(s). To recover the funds you must locate the surplus, document your […]
Read article →Vermont: Transferring a Deceased Parent’s Vehicle Title When the Original Title Is Missing
Short answer — what to expect in Vermont If a parent died owning a vehicle and you do not have the original title, you generally must show legal authority to handle the deceased owner’s property before the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will issue or transfer title. That authority commonly comes from either a […]
Read article →How to Challenge a Probate Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property — Vermont
Challenging a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Vermont Probate Court Overview. When someone files a probate petition asking the court to grant possession or control of estate property, affected people can object. The Probate Division follows Vermont law (Title 14) and local court rules. This article explains the typical grounds to […]
Read article →Challenging an Approved Estate Accounting in Vermont More Than One Year Later
Detailed Answer: How to challenge an approved estate accounting in Vermont after one year Short answer: If an estate accounting has been approved in a Vermont probate court and more than a year has passed, you still may have options, but your path is limited and fact-specific. Common options include asking the probate court to […]
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