Thank you again to all that have answered. Another question I thought of: what will become of the hospital/Medicare bills which he incurred during his last month in the hospital? I am guessing there will at least be a hefty copay/deductible bill incoming soon. Since his estate will basically be...
Thank you for your response. As you suggested, I have already contacted both the bank and the life insurance company. I am awaiting receipt of the death certificates so that I can proceed with those disbursements. My father has a close friend nearby who has already secured his few keepsakes for...
My father (87) recently passed away in Florida. I am his son and live out of state. He had no will. He owns no real estate (he rented), no vehicle. His only monetary assets were in two checking accounts, both listing me as beneficiary/payable on death. He also had a small life insurance policy...