2006-09-12 07:03:39 · 2 answers · asked by seamomma 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you mean a will where you're to receive something, it depends on what exactly you're to get. When someone dies, the executor of the will is responsible for finding the persons who have something coming their way. If they can't contact them directly, the court may require them to publish notice in the local paper. In any case, it depends on what you've been willed. If it's cash it will be held in trust until you pop up or someone else makes a successful claim. If it's an interest in real estate, things may get complicated. Worst case, if they can't find you, they will sell the property. You can make a claim at a later date, but there is time limit (generally 10 years or so, but it varies by state). Depending on the circumstances, you may get the property or the court may order the present owner to buy out your interest for the fair market value.
2006-09-14 20:13:38 · answer #1 · answered by bestguessing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most places wait 7 years then declare you dead, and then execute the will.
2006-09-12 14:09:27 · answer #2 · answered by Lizzy-tish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋