My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: My brother died last Sunday and has next to nothing. He lived in a cabin on a lake in northern MN which he inherited from my father after he died. There are only three sisters left in the family, my brother was not married and did not have any children, so we are his survivors. I have some questions about what to do. The cabin is on leased land from the county. We own the cabin, but not the land. The county has informed all lease holders that they can purchase the land from the county or if they opt out, the land will go up for auction. We have five years to decide. My concerns are this....
Can we just walk away? If so, what are our rights and what will happen with everything?
If we do choose to walk away, should I received any of his papers and/or mail? Or will that make me invested in his estate and then will need to start probate proceedings?