My mother died recently and during the time of her illness, my brother became executor of the will. Mom had to hide her assets from where she lived and he opened an account, which my brother has access to. I don't know in who's name it was opened with, nor the amounts. My brother is in the state of Florida. Mom resided in New York at the time of her demise. Upon the reading of the will it states that her children (Which is my brother and myself) receive one third each. The remaining third go to her Great-grandchildren (Brothers childrens children) Now I have 3 sons and I don't beleive that a will should be based on the amount of children or who had them, but by leaving it to the origional children equally. What the children want to divide with their children is ok with me. How do I also find out about the accounts. My brother doesn't want to discuss the matter. For all I know their may be a few accounts set up. He was a sneek and never told the truth. My mother never confided in me.
2007-02-15 08:57:53 · 3 answers · asked by pitmn005 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I would speak to an attorney and see how much he would charge to look into it, perhaps a percentage? Beings your brother is being so sneaky, and doesn't want to tell you anything,I know the same thing happen to me and I never received one dime. Do it now, before he spends all the money. What about her home? You didn't say what part of Florida that your brother lives in, and you also said that your Mom resided in New York. Call Edward Blumberg, he's an Attorney in Miami, he's also the head of the Florida Bar Association, ask him if he would look into it, or should you find an Attorney in New York, maybe he can refer you to someone. He's a really nice guy and a darn good attorney. If they ask tell them Cheryl Lewis referred you to him, he handled a personal injury case for me a few years ago. (305)358-6329 Attorney Edward Blumberg. If you can't talk to him for some reason. Check the New York Bar Association, they will refer you to a good Attorney. Good Luck. Don't hesitate, your brother is being to vague with the responses.
2007-02-15 09:25:33 · answer #1 · answered by Cheryl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to hire a lawyer and let the lawyer do this if you dont trust your brother. Unless it literally states in the will for HIM to distribute everything you should be able to get a lawyer to do it. I suggest you move fast though.
2007-02-15 17:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by Triskelion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately if those accounts were not in her (deceased) name...then she was not the legal owner...and u do not get a share
2007-02-15 17:00:55 · answer #3 · answered by sunbun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋