Q: My father died recently and I have no contact with my siblings. Is there a way to find out what is in his estate?
I live in a different state and he was a not married.
A: If an asset went through probate, you can check the probate court website for the county in which he lived. Also, if it goes through probate, then by law, you must be notified.
A: In the event of a person's passing, their estate typically goes through a legal process called probate. During this process, the assets and debts of the deceased are evaluated, and their estate is distributed according to their will or the state's intestate laws if there is no will. To gain insight into your father's estate, you might consider reaching out to the appointed executor if a will exists, or the court-appointed administrator if there is no will. Probate records are often public and accessible through the probate court in the county where your father resided.
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