If the landowners pass away but there are children, how can they go about obtaining the property?
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If the landowners pass away but there are children, how can they go about obtaining the property?
Both land owners have passed without Wills. The children would like to obtain possession of the land.
Asked on December 10, 2017 under Estate Planning, Arkansas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Since the parents died without a Will, they died "intestate". This means that the estate will need to have a "personal representaive" appointed who can adminster the estate (the PR is like an executor of a Will); a family member or friend can apply for appointment by the probate court. Title to the property can then be transfered into the children's names. That having been said, depending on the state, sometimes property under a certain value can pass via an affidavit or small estate procedure which is cheaper, faster and less complicated than a formal probate. You can check online for specific state law info or consult directly with a local probate attorney.
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