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I’m getting to a stage in my life where it looks as if the person I named as executor will predecease me. I have no debt, have final arrangements taken care of, and (maybe obviously) have no dependents. I have no pets. If I choose not to go to a lawyer and, like, just kick the bucket with affairs as described here, what will happen to my very small estate?
Estate issues vary by state. What may be true for where I live may not apply to where you live.
As for assets don't overlook your house if you own it.
If your will doesn't specify an alternate executor (PAhippo or if PAhippo predeceases me, mathjak107) it might go to your designated executor's next of kin.
Or just default to some govt. body like the state.
I’m getting to a stage in my life where it looks as if the person I named as executor will predecease me. I have no debt, have final arrangements taken care of, and (maybe obviously) have no dependents. I have no pets. If I choose not to go to a lawyer and, like, just kick the bucket with affairs as described here, what will happen to my very small estate?
Thank you.
You could add a codicil to your will naming a lawyer as a backup executor. You can specify an amount for payment or a percent of the estate.
You may have final arrangements taken care of, but somebody needs to know that and know who to call when the time comes.
You could add a codicil to your will naming a lawyer as a backup executor. You can specify an amount for payment or a percent of the estate.
A funeral director suggested this to me recently, and I asked the attorney if he would accept the job on a contingency basis (I don't know the term for contingency when you're... dead!) He never called back, so maybe it's time to ask someone else.
Or just default to some govt. body like the state.
I'm from PA too and as a Medicare recipient would actually not mind this at all. I asked my funeral director if I could leave (ha) everything to him to finance some of his charitable immediate burials, but he didn't offer to act as executor.
So, yes, the guv'mit can have it. Thank you very much for the reply.
first if all dont assume it will be a small estate .
your death may be the result of an accident , a medical malpractice issue , a wrongful death case , etc ….
it can be a real pain in the butt for heirs to deal with breaking things up . you dont need an executor but it is highly recommended
What's the legal inverse of liability-proof when it comes to single people with nobody to sue anyone at all in any dire case? That term, whatever it is, would be me.
A funeral director suggested this to me recently, and I asked the attorney if he would accept the job on a contingency basis (I don't know the term for contingency when you're... dead!) He never called back, so maybe it's time to ask someone else.
Thank you for taking the time to respond.
You might look for an attorney who specializes in "elder law."
My guess is the state would appoint someone to administer your will.
Question is how will they find your will?
In some areas you can put a list of drugs and other medical info on your refrigerator so emergency personnel can find it. Might add your will to this.
I think I would call your county probate office and ask what they do. It would not surprise me that what they do varies by county.
I have had it sticking up from a vase for years. You have to be inventive when you’re alone, so make it part of the decor.
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(I don't know the term for contingency when you're... dead!) He never called back, so maybe it's time to ask someone else. 
