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meamemg t1_j6nul8l wrote

If you want to inherit his estate, you'd need to file with the local court wherever he lived. If he had no will and one or more of his parents are still alive, they would likely inherit anything he had first. You'd be next if both his parents are deceased (it depends on the state, but this would be true in most/all states).

Any assets with value that he has would first need to go to paying off any debts he had. Given that he was in and out of the hospital, there is a good chance of a decent medical debt, so it is likely there would be no assets to inherit and donate.

Many lawyers will do a free initial consultation on cases like this.

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turtleneck360 OP t1_j6nwba8 wrote

Unfortunately, my parents both passed. Only his estranged siblings are alive. I am not the oldest, but the youngest. Does this have any bearing on who would inherit his estate?

I think he's been on government disability for the past decade as he's been unable to work but still managed to survive. Doesn't this coupled with him being 67 years old meant he had government assistance? So medical debt may not be an issue.

Honestly, I doubt he had much assets to pay someone to pursue. I just figured if I can donate whatever he has, it's at least one last thing I can do for him to get him some good karma.

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meamemg t1_j6nwygg wrote

A free consultation could at least point you in the right direction.

The laws on this are going to vary from state to state. A post at r/legaladvice might get some help.

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