Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

father died, no will, had debts

My father recently died without a will and with several debts. I am his only next of kin. His only assets would be two older used cars, and a few thousands dollars he has in the bank.

Will I have a problem getting the cars and the money? It's my understanding that if I am appointed administrator of the estate, these will have to go towards paying off the debt. Is there anyway to get them without being administrator of estate?


Asked on 7/15/09, 12:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark S. Moroknek Kelly & Curtis, PLLC.

Re: father died, no will, had debts

If the estae is less then $10,000 in value there is a small estate proceeding. Is there anyone else who might be adminstartor?

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Answered on 7/16/09, 9:06 am


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