Who were the first settlers in Ecuador?
The earliest people were hunters-gatherers and fishermen. Around 6,000 BC cultures in the region were among the first to begin farming. The Ingas lived in the Sierra near present-day Quito between 9000 and 8000 BC along an ancient trade route. Mortar, Jaguar Valdivia, South Coast (4000 BCE to 1500 BCE).
Who settled in Ecuador?
Spanish conquistadors, led by Francisco Pizarro, arrived in Ecuador in 1531. The Spanish then founded two hugely significant cities Guayaquil and Quito, which still exist today.
Can I destroy my will?
A Will can either be destroyed directly by the Testator or by the Testator giving directions to a third party in their presence. However, where a Testator destroys their Will and does not tell anybody why they have destroyed it, it can lead to confusion and disagreements after they have died.
Who executes a will?
Testator – person who executes or signs a will; that is, the person whose will it is. The antiquated English term of Testatrix was used to refer to a female. Trustee – a person who has the duty under a will trust to ensure that the rights of the beneficiaries are upheld.
What do you do with the will when someone dies?
Take the will to probate Probate is the legal process of executing a will. You’ll need to do this at a county or city probate court office. Probate court makes sure that the person’s debts and liabilities are paid and that the remaining assets are transferred to the beneficiaries.
Does it cost to register a death?
Death registration is free of charge. You will be given a document for the burial or cremation to take place and a certificate for social security purposes. Any other certificates you may need will cost £11 each. You may be able to get help towards the cost of a funeral (external link).
What happens when someone dies alone at home?
If they are unavailable, the deceased will need to be transported to a hospital, where they may be officially pronounced dead. Calling 911 will bring police, fire or paramedical services to the home; however, none of these services are able to pronounce death or time of death.
What do you do when your mom dies without a will?
Since there is no will, you will need to bring a petition under the laws of the state where mom died (or where she owned assets) asking the court to appoint you as Personal Representative (or Administrator) of the estate. This is called an intestate estate, which means mom or dad died without a will.
Who are the legal heirs of a deceased person?
An heir is a person who is legally entitled to collect an inheritance when a deceased person did not formalize a last will and testament. Generally speaking, heirs who inherit the property are children, descendants, or other close relatives of the decedent.
Can siblings inherit?
In general, siblings have no legal rights to inherit their deceased sibling’s property. Depending on what family members are still living, you may be entitled to receive your sibling’s assets through California’s intestacy laws as described previously.
What happens if your parents die with debt?
When a person dies, his or her estate is responsible for settling debts. If there is not enough money in the estate to pay off those debts – in other words, the estate is insolvent – the debts are wiped out, in most cases. In that case, the child would be responsible for that loan or credit card debt, but nothing else.
Will I inherit my parents debt?
In most cases, an individual’s debt isn’t inherited by their spouse or family members. Instead, the deceased person’s estate will typically settle their outstanding debts. In other words, the assets they held at the time of their death will go toward paying off what they owed when they passed.
Am I responsible for my parents mortgage when they die?
Generally, if you inherit your parent’s home and it still has a mortgage on it, the lender may not demand that you pay off the mortgage immediately. In other words, the bank can’t call the loan. But you will be responsible for making payments on it going forward. If it won’t, you can tell the bank to foreclose.