Am I responsible for my deceased aunt’s bill to a Public Administrator?
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Am I responsible for my deceased aunt’s bill to a Public Administrator?
I just received a letter from an attorney informing me that my father’s sister passed away 9 years ago and they are “commencing a proceeding to settle the final account of the Public Administrator’s acts and proceedings as Administrator”. What exactly does this mean? It sounds like they are looking to get some money from me. My father is deceased and I am his only child. Is there anything that I could be responsible for concerning his sister?
Asked on March 9, 2012 under Estate Planning, New York
Answers:
Steven Fromm / Steven J Fromm & Associates, P.C.
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Beneficiaries are not liable for estate debts. You may be entitled to an inheritance, so you need to call to find out what is really going on here. If in doubt, retain an estates attorney before signing anything and to review the paperwork you receive.
david slater / david p.slater, esq.
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Expenses would be paid out of estate proceeds, not by you. However, you may be entitled to proceeds from the estate. Call the lawyer.
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