My obnoxious family in Illinois recently had a death in the family. My cousins (supposedly) have requested my sister and I (we're on the west coast) NOT be notified of the death. A friend of mine suggested there may be money (Yup, the family was "loaded") involved and perhaps they're trying to exclude us from any inheritance.
Sorry to be so lengthly but, does this even sound like a realistic scenario? Or is my friend just yanking my chain?
2007-02-19 04:37:03 · 2 answers · asked by Kalifornia Citizen 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you are named in the will, it is required by law that you are notified by the executor or thier attorney. You may not find out right away though...these things do take time.
An executor in a will cannot disburse the money as he/she pleases, they must do so in accordance with the instructions in the will.
After a certain period you can apply for a passing of the accounts to ensure that the Executor is complying with the Will.
2007-02-19 04:47:50 · answer #1 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The deceased's lawyer should forward you a letter if you are in the will and for how much. At least this is what happened to me.
2007-02-19 04:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by CC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋