Estranged dad with assets but no will just passed away.
Location: Dad lived in FL, I live in VA
Hello,
I've had a NC relationship with my dad since 2021. I just found out he has passed away this morning. When his mother passed away in 2021, she left him a little under 500k in an account and he has been living solely on that until literally today. He has had no job since 2017, lived in a hotel since he moved to FL, no job, no insurance policy, literally nothing but what his mom gave him. I have no idea if he even has a FL identification or how much is left of his inheritance. But I am just trying to figure out where to start this whole process of planning on getting his items from his place, funeral home, cremation services, the probate process, etc.
I am working with my brother who I am LC with, its just us since our mom passed away. Neither of us have much money to spend, especially if we have to travel. And I am unsure if my dad's siblings even want anything to do with this. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice to getting me started and what would be the best legal advice to start the probate process of splitting anything (if there's anything to even split). Also, he passed away at the hospital (we are assuming due to a heart attack/heart failure from what the hospital could tell us), went in early in the morning and was pronounced dead a few hours later. Would that mean we have to also deal with any hospital bills?
I can try my best to provide additional information if necessary, I just would really appreciate some guidance on where to start if anyone can help. As you can tell, I am very LC with my family and don't exactly trust them with my best interest either. As heartless as it sounds, my brother and I just want get this process settled as soon and as easily as we can. Any advice is extremely helpful. Thank you.