[WSBAPT] Administration without nonintervention powers - options?

[J Richard McEntee, Jr.]

I have a client (mentioned in an earlier post) who has a recently deceased sibling. The client thinks that she would like to administer her siblings intestate estate. The client does not know if the estate is solvent and really cannot make this determination without being appointed administrator. It seems clear that the  client will be appointed administrator, but will not grant nonintervention powers. Without returning to court, what can or better should the client do to manage the estate without nonintervention powers? Can the client close the deceased bank accounts? (the client believes that there may be automatic direct withdrawals being made from the deceased’s account) collect and transfer money to an estate account? open an estate account? 

Additionally, if it turns out that the estate is insolvent and that there will be no money available for heirs, what would be the options for the client? Can or would the court allow the client to resign as an administrator. If so, can the client simply walk away and allow the creditors to fight for the assets that remain? Would the client have any liability upon resigning?  Any additional suggestions for this situation?

All help is appreciated.

Regards
Rich


RICH McENTEE
McENTEE LAW OFFICE
3800 Bridgeport Way W, Ste A411
University Place, WA 98466
253.227.9894(m)
jrmcentee at gmail.com       

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