<prompt> Human: My father passed away this week, leaving no will or statement about his estate. Im his only child and will inherit everything that he has. BUT everyone has advice for me and everyone is giving me different advice. He didnt leave behind much, but he did leave behind some money in the bank and a fairly sizable 401K. Whats the smart thing to do with this? Whats the process that I go through? Some people are offering their help but do I need to name anyone a co-administrator or executor other than myself? Im only 22, but everyone is talking to me like the situation is too complicated for me to handle and I should let them handle it. Now I love everyone I know but Im just a little concerned about people wanting to help. He has a girlfriend, but they never married, so shes not entitled to anything, right? She wanted me to name her administrator of his estate, but why would I do that? Would she be able to take everything from me that way?This is just all overwhelming and people wont give me space to gather my thoughts. Sorry if this is the wrong Subreddit. Also, I would be interested in investing the money I inherit, to actually create something from what he left. Thank you guys. UPDATE:Thanks to everyone who replied and sorry for this late updatereply to everyone. Ive posted this same thing over in rlegaladvice and will hopefully get some good help and advice there. Its pretty clear I should handle this on my own and honestly, Im 22, a full-grown adult... I should do this on my own. With advice from trusted family, of course. Again, thank you to everyone.  <response>: Sorry for your lossDont name anyone else anything. They may have good intentions or they may have their hand in the pot. The GF gets nothing. Legally as executrix she couldnt take everything, but itd be easier to steal. And shed get a cut for her part in settling the estate. Give yourself a couple weeks at least, to grieve your father. You dont have to wind down his affairs by 4:30 today. Unless were talking about huge sums of money 500k, Save the money hes left for you. Or use it to pay for college and your home, once you find a career you like. DO NOT BUY A NEW CAR. P.S. the GF will hate you, and use every guilt trippy thing in her playbook to get in on the estate. 