NotADumbBlonde
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
My 52 year old brother died unexpectedly last week. He was never married, never had children. He rented a room from our mother, and had no property other than a used vehicle.
He lost his job 4 weeks prior to his death, so had no health insurance or life insurance.
My question is:
He had a small retirement account (less than $8000) that he designated me as the sole beneficiary. Does this money have to be considered part of his estate? Not that I want to keep this money for my own, but I am wondering if this money has to be considered part of the estate to be used to pay the medical bills that were incurred at the time of his death (ambulance and emergency room).
Thank you.
My 52 year old brother died unexpectedly last week. He was never married, never had children. He rented a room from our mother, and had no property other than a used vehicle.
He lost his job 4 weeks prior to his death, so had no health insurance or life insurance.
My question is:
He had a small retirement account (less than $8000) that he designated me as the sole beneficiary. Does this money have to be considered part of his estate? Not that I want to keep this money for my own, but I am wondering if this money has to be considered part of the estate to be used to pay the medical bills that were incurred at the time of his death (ambulance and emergency room).
Thank you.
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