Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Indiana

Settle estate pending litigation

If a single person with no dependants, dies and is a defendant in a lawsuit, can his executor settle the estate? The amount being sued for is small compared to the estate size. Can the house the deceased owned be sold before the case is resolved? We are taling about an amount of approximately $5000. The estate is worth much more.


Asked on 3/04/09, 10:25 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Burton Padove Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove

Re: Settle estate pending litigation

You really need to talk to the attorney handling the estate. If not, you need to hire one, as there are a number of complex issues to be looked at. Good luck

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Answered on 3/04/09, 12:00 pm
Samuel Hasler Samuel Hasler

Re: Settle estate pending litigation

Yes, the executor can settle the suit. I am not sure how the house relates to the suit, so I am not sure how to answer this question.

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Answered on 3/04/09, 3:14 pm


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