My boyfriend of 17 years passed last month. If I answer mail that is addressed to the "estate of" does that automatically tag me as the responsible party to his creditors. Other than 2 bank accounts and a car loan, everything was in his name only and he did not leave an estate or will.
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Read More Answered By: Scott Linden |
No. Actually, if there was no will or trust, his estate will follow the rules of intestacy. First, if he had any children they will administer his estate. If none, then his parents, if alive. If not, then his siblings, then their children...and it flows on as described in the Probate Code.
If his estate was under $100,000 in gross value, then his estate can be settled through the small estate process.
I outline this and provide the forms on No-Probate.com.
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