Q: If a family member dies are we responsible for clean up of house and bills my father didnt have a will either
We got all valubles out the house to so we responsible for clean up of house
A: Nobody has to do anything at this point or pay any bills. But does the house have any value? If so, then a family member will have to investigate how the house was owned. If not joint ownership, and no right of survivorship or transfer on death instructions, then someone will have to file in the probate court open his estate. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local probate attorney in the location where your father lived.
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