Q: If money from deceased’s account goes to the state, how long does it take before a family member can request it?
My aunt passed and as her POA I wanted to take care of her bills and get a grave marker but found out that my “duties” ended at death and I could no longer access her account. She has $1700 between her bank account and the money that will be returned from the nursing home. Her husband and children died before her and in order to use the money for bills or a grave marker I have to pay to prove their deaths (ordering 4 death certificates) and pay to become the administrator on top of other requirements. I’m considering just leaving the money to go to the state. My Mother is alive and there are also grandchildren. How long would it take before the money could be claimed from the state and who would be in line after my Mother to claim it? What proof is needed to claim it at that point? Thank you for your help.
A: You are going to have to meet with an attorney experienced on estate administration to help you figure out this one. the summary above raises a lot of questions. If there are grandchildren alive they are first in line to become the Administrator of the Estate. If the funeral bill needs to be paid or reimbursed there might be a shortcut available, but the grandchildren appear to be the ones to coordinate that. The grandchildren also appear to be first in line to claim any Escheat assets as well/
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