I'm generally pretty reluctant to ask for legal advice on the internet, but I figured I'd get some thoughts from people around here.
My wife's sister died recently, and was living in NC. Her mother is in this area (WNY). The sister had no significant other, no children, etc. The family (mom, my wife, and other sister) are in 100% agreement about what should be done with any remaining assets. That being said, there was no will.
So regarding bank accounts, car, etc., should they contact a lawyer, or given that there should be no counter-claims to any of the assets, will they be able to do this on their own?
Also, any knowledge of what should be done with her auto (1 payment left, titled and registered in NC, but now in NY) would be appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance.