2007-01-17 13:52:52 · 4 answers · asked by Jane J 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Her lawyer should contact you. He will tell you what you need to do.
2007-01-17 14:02:11 · answer #1 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did your aunt have a trust? If there is a will, and no trust, and there are assets, there is a possibility that the estate will have to be probated. All depends upon the laws of her state. You will have to determine who is the executor of the estate, and there are any number of requirements before you can receive your inheritance. Probably the best thing you can do is consult a a reputable attorney. When my dad died, I was his beneficiary, however had to probate his estate in 4 different states due to property that he held. Hopefully you will only have to do that in the state your aunt resided in.
2007-01-17 14:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by Sailinlove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might wish to speak to a lawyer first. You should read the will a few times and see how complicated it is. How many beneficeries are there? Is there only you, or there are others?
And if she had a lawyer, then contacting that person would be a good start.
Good luck
2007-01-17 13:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact her attorney and get the paperwork drawn up. You will have to have them pay on her accounts, close existing ones, set up an estate account, etc. You should not have to do most of the work the lawyer will, you will have to sign stuff, that's about it.
2007-01-21 12:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by Rhode Island Red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋