Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland
Will (lack of)
My father-in-law's brother is failing,
not cognizent of anything, and
indicated to the doctor during his last
lucid moments that he wants no
heroic measures to sustain him.
My father-in-law has just returned
from Baltimore where he met with
the doctor and has paperwork signed
by the doctor describing his brother's
status.
The doctor indicated that all that was
necessary at this point was a legal
hearing to give my father-in-law
legitimate status as his brother's
representitive.
We need some guidence in this
matter.
Also, there is a modest estate, but,
he thinks, no will. There are three
surviving immediate family members
including my father-in-law. He will
have to take responsibility for final
arrangemants and dispersal of
remaining assets since the surviving
siblings are either incapable or
unwilling to assume responsibility.
He needs some idea of how to start,
and what to expect.
Thank you,
Jim R
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Will (lack of)
If the brother has already passed, any of the siblings(including your father-in-law) could petiton the Maryland probate court to be appointed administrator of the decedent's intestate estate (without a will).
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