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What happens when a parent dies and there is no will or power of attorney and I live in the same house? There is still money owed on the house.
Asked on Nov 07th, 2019 on Estate Planning - North Carolina
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My mother just passed away. I have lived with her and my dad since 1974. He died 2 years ago. There isn't a will and no power of attorney. The property is not paid off and she owed about $96,000 on it. The house was built in 1940. What do I do with her belongings and will I have to move out or continue payments?
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The bills must be paid by someone or the lender will foreclose.
You do not state whether you are the only child or whether your mother left anything beyond the house and some belongings.
Share the details with a local probate lawyer to determine whether an Affidavit of Heirship or an Application for Determination of Heirship and Issuance of Letters of Administration will pass title to the home.
Answered on Nov 08th, 2019 at 5:08 AM
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