My cousin passed in Calif….I need to know what steps to take to take care of his bills. etc?
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My cousin passed in Calif….I need to know what steps to take to take care of his bills. etc?
He put me on his medical so i talked with Dr’s etc at hospital….he was there for a few days and passed on Sunday. I need to know what to do about his estate which should be less than 50,000. He did not own a home or car.. Had a savings acct …but no will that we can find….hospital told me they were helping with one but they cannot find it….Help? Do not know what to do….I live in Tn….thank you.
Asked on February 14, 2018 under Estate Planning, Tennessee
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. I do not know where in the state you are located but I am going to give you a link for the Circuit Court in Nashville and their forms for a small estate. The forms should be the same state wide. Once you are appointed as the Personal Representative you will have the power to marshall (gather) assets and pay bills. Good luck.
http://circuitclerk.nashville.gov/probate/forms/formpro_estatesmallestaff.pdf
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