Q: My sister passed away and I'm her only amediate living family member ( sister). She did not have a will.
Our mother was her beneficiary and she is deceased. I had to pay for her furneral out of my pocket because they would not wait for insurance. How do I get paid back my out of pocket expenses?
She also had medical and credit card bill, that over exceed her assets.
A: You should consult with a probate attorney for at least a consultation. He or she can best direct you after reviewing the entirety of the facts and situation that you are in. There may be non-probate methods available to you to claim what assets there are, including the insurance policy, especially if the estate is insolvent.
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