Vermont: How to Challenge a Final Accounting When You Weren’t Notified
Steps to challenge a final estate accounting in Vermont when you weren’t given notice Not legal advice. This article explains general Vermont probate practice to help you understand options and prepare to speak with an attorney. Short answer — what you can do right now If you are an interested person in a Vermont probate […]
Read article →Vermont — How to Clear Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home
Quick answer — what to do before selling an inherited home in Vermont Detailed answer If you plan to sell a parent’s home after they die, you must make sure estate debts and creditor claims are handled so the sale transfers clear title and the buyer will accept the transaction. In Vermont, that typically means […]
Read article →Vermont: How to Retitle a Car After a Parent Dies
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your situation, consult a Vermont attorney or the probate court. Detailed Answer When a Vermont resident who owns a motor vehicle dies, the car’s title must be transferred from the decedent to whoever will own it next. The exact steps depend on how the […]
Read article →Who Receives Leftover Sale Proceeds When Someone Dies Without a Will in Vermont?
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about a specific situation, consult a licensed Vermont probate attorney. Detailed answer — what happens to leftover sale proceeds when someone dies intestate in Vermont If a person dies without a will (intestate) in Vermont, any money produced by selling the decedent’s property — for […]
Read article →Vermont: Steps to Take When an Estate Administrator Withholds Asset Information
How to protect your rights when an administrator won't share estate records Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed Vermont attorney for advice about your specific situation. Detailed answer — your rights and practical steps under Vermont probate practice If someone has been appointed as an administrator of an estate in […]
Read article →Vermont: Forcing Sale of a Deceased Spouse's House and Distributing Proceeds
Short Answer If the house is part of the decedent’s probate estate and the will directs sale and distribution of proceeds, a personal representative (executor or administrator) can ask the Vermont Probate Division for authority to sell the property. If the home passed outside probate (for example, by joint tenancy, survivorship, beneficiary deed, or trust), […]
Read article →Recovering a Cash Bequest from a Sibling’s Estate in Vermont
Detailed Answer This article explains the practical steps a beneficiary should take in Vermont to recover a cash bequest when the personal representative (executor) of the estate is not cooperating. It assumes you are an intended beneficiary under a valid will or a person entitled to a distribution under Vermont probate proceedings. This is an […]
Read article →Filing a Notice to Creditors in Vermont: Step‑by‑Step Guide
Detailed Answer Short overview: When someone dies, the estate’s personal representative (often called an executor or administrator) must notify known and potential creditors so claims against the estate can be filed and resolved. In Vermont this involves filing probate paperwork with the Probate Division and giving formal notice to creditors both individually (for known creditors) […]
Read article →Vermont — How to Be Appointed Executor When a Named Executor Refuses
What to do if the person named as executor refuses to serve under Vermont law Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. This article explains general Vermont probate procedures to help you decide whether to consult a Vermont probate attorney or the probate court for specific guidance. Detailed answer — […]
Read article →Can Heirs Keep a Family Home in Vermont Instead of Selling It?
Can multiple heirs keep a family home instead of selling it? Short answer: Yes — but only if the heirs agree on a workable plan. Vermont law allows heirs who inherit real property to keep it through agreements, buyouts, trusts, or continued co-ownership. If heirs cannot agree, a court can force a partition and sale. […]
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