from my uncle, do I need to send a thank you note to his son, an attorney, for sending it ?
2006-12-05 07:37:02 · 12 answers · asked by Nora 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I'd say no - the gift is from your uncle, not your cousin. You wouldn't send a thank you note to a non-related attorney. And if you haven't sent a condolence card it's probably too late since closing the estate usually takes 9 months to a year. If you didn't have to sign a form confirming your receipt, then you could do that somehow, but it seems awkward - although they'll figure it out when the check clears.
2006-12-05 09:40:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. The "gift" was from your uncle, and as the attorney for the estate his son was required to fulfill the wishes in his will. You don't thank the attorney for doing his job. Saying something nice about his father's generosity would not be out of place, though.
2006-12-05 07:41:06 · answer #2 · answered by mlprocin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Thank you notes are not requried for an inheritance check (providing that the person is deceased, which I'm assuming that he is). Rather, I would send a card of condolences for the loss of his father and let him know that you're there for him if he needs you.
But do not worry about thanking them for it, a Sympothy card is, however, appropriate (and most of the time expected from family).
2006-12-05 07:40:44 · answer #3 · answered by searching_for_my_adventure 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the son was the one that handled the estate, did you already send a sympathy card?
2006-12-05 08:31:39 · answer #4 · answered by nanny4hap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-12-05 07:59:49 · answer #5 · answered by stringhead3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but I'd send a sympathy card to his Son if it was recent, and let him know you recieved it and thank him.
2006-12-05 07:49:34 · answer #6 · answered by GLSigma3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to, but it would be a nice gesture. Also be sure to say how sorry you are for his loss. (I'm sure you've already done this, but it's always a good thing to say in this case.)
2006-12-05 07:38:46 · answer #7 · answered by Esma 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would be a nice gesture. When in doubt always show gratitude.
2006-12-05 07:39:44 · answer #8 · answered by Doug H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no....the inheritence is a gift from the deceased, not his son
2006-12-05 07:42:26 · answer #9 · answered by SNAP! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as a thank you, but as an acknowledgement that you received it.
2006-12-05 09:18:09 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋