My brother died without a will. He has a simple estate, valued less than $15000.00. He also has about $25,000.00 in equity in his home, which will be sold. He had some hospital bills, and owed about $7000.00 in overdraft protection on his checking account. Is he responsible for repaying out of his equity the overdraft charges on his checking account? Thanks for you help. He lived in Virginia, if that makes a difference.