Q: Sister passed away in the State of Oregon. Her estate consists basically of a 40 year old mobile home in a park.
She was on SSI and medicaid. She has 3 sons that I believe are homeless with no money and her marriage went through dissolution but failed to finalize in the 80's. Estranged husband also homeless with no funds. I don't have the money for standard probate. I am not an heir obviously. Sister was a horder and will require money and time to empty and make home sellable. I need to know how to proceed. Thank you for any advice.
A:
I am sorry for your loss. It sounds to me like you would be best off if you handed this situation to the State of Oregon Estate Administration Unit (EAU). Because your sister was receiving Medicaid there is a good chance that all of the assets she owned at her death will go back to the State of Oregon (after her burial are paid). I recommend you contact the Estate Administration Unit and give them all the information you have about your sister's assets and her family members (spouse and children). Let them know if you have paid any of her bills or if you paid for her burial, etc. You can also call Social Security to notify them of her death (1-800-772-1213). There shouldn't be anything else you need to do.
State of Oregon EAU:
Local: 503-378-2884
Toll-Free: 800-826-5675
https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/BUSINESS-SERVICES/OPAR/Pages/estate-admin.aspx
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