<prompt> Human: Still getting over the shock but I still need to ask the serious questions. My dad was a renter, 5k in the bank and did not own his own vehicle co-signed. He spent 5 horrible months in the hospital and racked up tens of thousands in medical expenses, one bill the middle of his time spent was half a million before insurance. Regardless, I used his funds to bury him, I cleaned out his house no one else was going to do it and check his mail ever few weeks. I have not paid his lasts months utilities bills, nor any of the thousands he in bills he has... in fact most bills are just going in the garbage at this point.The way I see it he was single, and now he is passed. If I was to pay 1 bill, whats to stop me from paying another, and another etc... I also have a sister shouldnt she then pay for his bills?I dont know if our legal system would see it this way though... any ideas would be greatly appreciated.  <response>: Short version: Probably not. However, if youve taken it upon yourself to settle his affairs, you might have a duty to use whats left of his money in a way that is fair eg give notice to creditors, etc.Youll want to talk to somebody who knows the law in your state. Attorneys accountants are probably your best bet. Im sorry for your loss. The estate thing can be a headache and thats the last thing you need right now. Call the state bar assn. and see if there are any pro bono clinics out there. 