Delaware: How to Document a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling an Estate
Detailed Answer Short answer: Whether and how a repossessed vehicle is documented in a Delaware probate estate depends on when the vehicle was repossessed (before or after death), whether the lender had a valid security interest, and what documentation the lender provides. The personal representative must gather repossession and sale paperwork, include any estate interest […]
Read article →Delaware: When a Family Member Claims You Mismanaged Estate Property After Selling a Car
How Delaware law treats a sale of a decedent’s car and accusations of mismanagement Short answer: If you were the estate’s personal representative (executor/administrator), you must show you had authority to sell the car, that you acted in good faith, that you got fair value, and that you accounted for the proceeds. If you followed […]
Read article →Transferring a Deceased Parent’s Car Title in Delaware When the Original Title Is Missing
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a Delaware attorney or the Delaware agencies listed below. Detailed answer — How to transfer a deceased parent’s car title in a small estate in Delaware when you don’t have the original title If one […]
Read article →Delaware: How to Challenge or Dismiss a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property
Detailed Answer This guide explains how someone in Delaware can challenge or move to dismiss a petition seeking possession and control of property from a decedent's estate. It summarizes who may object, common legal grounds to challenge a petition, practical steps to file objections or motions, what to expect at a hearing, and options for […]
Read article →Contesting an Estate Accounting in Delaware More Than One Year After Approval
Can you challenge an approved estate accounting in Delaware more than one year later? Short answer Yes — sometimes. Getting an approved estate accounting reopened more than a year after approval is possible in Delaware, but it is more difficult. Success usually depends on the reason you waited, whether you received proper notice, and whether […]
Read article →Probate When Someone Dies in Another State — Delaware Law Explained
Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For decisions about opening probate in a particular state or filing documents in court, consult a licensed attorney in the state where you plan to act. Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Delaware law, probate jurisdiction follows the decedent’s legal domicile at […]
Read article →Delaware: Challenging a Final Accounting in a Parent’s Estate When You Were Not Notified
Detailed Answer Short summary: If a sibling (the personal representative/executor/administrator) filed a final accounting for your parent’s estate and distributed assets without giving you notice, you have several possible remedies under Delaware law — but you must act quickly. The usual steps are: obtain the estate file, determine whether you were an “interested person” entitled […]
Read article →Clearing Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home — Delaware
How to Clear Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home in Delaware This article explains, in plain language, the steps a personal representative (executor or administrator) typically follows to clear creditor claims so an estate home can be sold under Delaware law. It assumes no prior legal knowledge. This is general information only and […]
Read article →Delaware: Reimbursement for Mortgage Payments Made to Preserve Estate Property
Short Answer Often yes — payments you make to keep an estate property from being lost to foreclosure or deterioration can be reimbursable under Delaware probate rules, but reimbursement depends on your role (personal representative vs. a private third party), whether the payments were reasonable and necessary, and whether the court approved the payments or […]
Read article →Delaware — What Happens to Sale Proceeds When a Person Dies Without a Will
Short answer Under Delaware law, any cash proceeds from a sale that the decedent owned outright or that are otherwise part of the decedent’s estate become estate assets when the person dies without a will (intestate). The person appointed to administer the estate must collect those proceeds, pay valid debts and expenses, and then distribute […]
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