No way that the state will assign a will to the family as the family should have had an estate plan in place.A family member will have to decide who will represent the estate as the Personal Representative and petition the probate court for Letters of Administration since there was no will..Legal aid from the local county courthouse can assist with filing court mandated paperwork or recommend a probate attorney.

There are a handful of hospitals within 5 miles of the area and there is big need for travel health care professionals over there. 

We have some retired relatives that have been struggling financially as their increasing health issues have led to soaring health care expenses, even with good insurance, a modest pension and social security.

Medical care can be provided by visiting nurses or home health aide.