Local Law Firms Home > Probate Law News > Michael Jackson Probate Easier After Estate Settles Lawsuits Did you know? A general lien is automatically created for probate purposes when any resident of the United States dies. This government lien automatically becomes effective upon a person’s death and requires no recorded notice. It is supposed to be meant as a security, in case estate taxes are owed to the government as a result of the death and subsequent transfer of assets to beneficiaries.
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