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Answer: Dependent Administration

You have arrived at this solution because:

• The Decedent died without leaving a Will.
• The Decedent died leaving property other than motor vehicles, real estate, and/or tangible personal property.
• The value of the assets of the estate do not exceed the liabilities of the estate.

In this scenario, the courts are reluctant to approve a small estate affidavit or grant an independent administration because the assets of the estate may not be enough to satisfy creditor's claims. Instead, a dependent administration may be necessary to effectively prioritize and pay creditor’s claims. The good news is that a dependent administration can be difficult on creditors as there are many hurdles they have to overcome in order to get paid.

For help with a dependent administration, learn more: Dependent Administration

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