Sister's Husband is About to Pass with a TON of Medical Debt. Advice Needed.
Location: Fresno, CA.
Hi all. My sister's husband is about to pass. He was a terrible person. He is not leaving behind any money or assets, but he is leaving behind major medical debt.
They did not own a house. There were no joint accounts. He only worked under the table and sporadically most of his adult life. The only thing that was in his name is his car, which has been impounded by the police. There is not even a savings account.
My sister is not in a place to pay his medical and other debts. She does have a couple of vehicles and a small business that makes just enough to meet her and her daughter's basic needs. He never had anything to do with the business, but she did start it while married.
I assume we should be skipping probate because the only thing to gain would be the impounded car, which is not worth the towing and storage fees. But if you have advice on this, I would appreciate it.
How worried should my sister be about the medical bills and other debt? Is her small business in danger? And if I need to help her lawyer up, what type of lawyer should I be looking for? Thanks for any advice you all have.