I shared a joint bank account with a relative. They passed away last year and the bank account generated interest in excess of $600. I expected a 1099-int in my name as I notified the bank of the death, however, it was issued in the decedants name. There weren't any other assets so I did not open an estate or consult a lawyer/cpa. I was planning to file their taxes but the income is after death so I can't file it with their return. Suggestions for how to proceed? It's not even a thousand dollars so I prefer not to open an estate or pay for a lawyer/cpa over this. Thank you
