California
My mother was divorced and my father passed away many years ago and I am/was their only child. She passed away last Christmas without a Will.
In order to get a copy of her credit report to see a list of her creditors, add my name on the mortgage, get access to her accounts, etc., I need to be her Administrator/Executrix.
However, I do not want to assume her medical bills since I am currently unemployed and her medical treatments (cancer) were quite extensive and costly.
Can I just give the court(s) documentation verifying I am her only heir and beneficiary such as a Determination of Heirship to be named her Administrator/Executrix?
Can I have a Determination of Heirship without a full-fledged probate?
Thank you in advance!
My mother was divorced and my father passed away many years ago and I am/was their only child. She passed away last Christmas without a Will.
In order to get a copy of her credit report to see a list of her creditors, add my name on the mortgage, get access to her accounts, etc., I need to be her Administrator/Executrix.
However, I do not want to assume her medical bills since I am currently unemployed and her medical treatments (cancer) were quite extensive and costly.
Can I just give the court(s) documentation verifying I am her only heir and beneficiary such as a Determination of Heirship to be named her Administrator/Executrix?
Can I have a Determination of Heirship without a full-fledged probate?
Thank you in advance!