^^^ Once again, I find myself agreeing with Bhg481 - and I remind you that, as above, you can't handle the estate yourself. It's the 'boy' (as per Bhg481's description) who has the prior right to apply for Letters of Administration, which will enable him, for example, to transfer title to the house. You can't obtain Letters of Administration unless the 'boy' formally sets aside his right to do so.