Need to figure out how to find dad's will!
Hi. I live in a different state, but my father has recently passed on in New York. I had not spoken to him for many years.
I have no awareness of his tax returns, bank accounts or anything. I need to find his will and also figure out where/what bank accounts he had. The landlord who cleaned out his apartment when he went to the nursing home found nothing of value or relevant information such as bank statements or tax returns.
The lawyer I contacted who is located in New York said she doesn't know what to tell me other than to contact the nursing home to see how his stay was covered. I did that, and they said his insurance was listed as Medicaid and Medicare.
Medicaid requires someone to be low income, but I still want to check and find out what is out there. I wouldn't put it past him to hide money or assets somewhere. I don't want anything he had to just go to the state.
One person I talked to said a lawyer told them I should hire a private investigator to find out where his bank accounts were, if any.
Should I try contacting another NY lawyer? Should I hire a private investigator? Is there an easier way I can find his will? I'm sure he had one because he was a lawyer.
Thank you all.