Rapper Aaron Carter died without a will, according to a report by TMZ, which means that the state of California will decide who will inherit his properties. According to the law in California, and most other US states, when a single person dies without a will and leaves children behind, the property goes to the children.

In Carter’s case, since he was not on the best of terms with his fiance Melanie Martin, his estate will go to his 11-month-old son Prince. TMZ says that because of the conflict between Carter and martin, the LA County and Department of Children and Family Services removed Prince from the couple’s home. He now lives with Martin’s mother since September this year.

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Citing family sources, the outlet reports that Carter’s attorneys advised him to make a will, given the fact that there is a child dependent on him. Carter, however, did not get around to making it by the time he died tragically a week back.

The deceased rapper was reportedly not in a good place financially at the time of his death. A source told TMZ that he was living hand to mouth and would end up spending whatever he earned within a short time. The only property of value that he has is the house which is currently on the market. Thus, the proceeds for the sale will go to the 11-year-old Prince.

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Aaron Carter has had a strained relationship with his fiance as well as his brothers and sister. His brother, Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter, once had a restraining order issued against him after Aaron Carter allegedly threatened to kill Nick’s family members.

However, following Aaron’s Carter’s tragic death, Nick Carter paid a touching tribute to him at a Backstreet Boys concert. The other band members also joined in with him to remember their “little brother”.

The circumstances of Aaron Carter’s death is not yet public.