If my sister recent;y passed away and didn’t have a Will, what is the best way for us to finalize her affairs?
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If my sister recent;y passed away and didn’t have a Will, what is the best way for us to finalize her affairs?
My sister recently passed away, wasn’t married and didn’t have any children. Her closest relatives are my brother, father amd I. She lived in a house that was left to her and me by our deceased mother. She had some credit card debts, a signature loan and car loan from a credit union, and some medical bills.
Asked on July 29, 2012 under Estate Planning, Indiana
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your sister passed away without a Will or a trust in place then you will need to administer her estate in order to transfer title to her assets to those relatives entitled to such under your state's probate laws. To do such, I suggest that you consult with a Wills and trust attorney.
Most likely you, your brother and father will receive all of your sister's assets in an administration since you three are her closest surviving relatives.
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