What to do if one child wants to keep all inherited property from deceased parents?
After parents pass away, one child continues to manage their house and land and wishes to keep all the assets. However, managing inherited property does not automatically grant ownership or the right to unilaterally transfer or sell the estate.

After the passing of parents, a child may continue to manage their house, land, and other inherited assets, with the desire to retain all of them. This situation raises questions regarding the legal rights and obligations related to the estate. According to current legal regulations, a child's management of assets after their parents' death does not equate to full ownership of those assets. The right to manage is merely one aspect and does not automatically confer the authority to unilaterally transfer ownership or sell the inherited property. To dispose of inherited assets, one must comply with inheritance laws, which include identifying legal heirs and proceeding with the division of the estate according to proper procedures. Any action involving the transfer or disposition of assets without the consent of all co-heirs or without following legal processes is legally invalid. This ensures fair rights for all heirs as stipulated by law, preventing any individual from unilaterally appropriating common assets.
Key points
* Managing inherited property does not equate to ownership. * One cannot unilaterally transfer or sell inherited assets. * Disposing of assets must comply with inheritance law and co-heirs' consent.
Nguồn / Source: Thanh Niên - Thời sự
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