My deceased step-mother did not name my father as executor of her estate. (We didn't know this.) They were married 12 years and lived together in my Dad's home. The executor, who is not an attorney, says that he cannot open my deceased step-mother's mail. Is this true? How can it be? We are tempted to plain not give it her and tell her she needs to get the mail forwarded. Except how can a deceased a person get their mail forwarded anywhere. Just a little bit of sarcasm here.
2007-09-25 16:52:53 · 4 answers · asked by NeedToKNow 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The trouble is we WANT to open it. He can go in her files on her computer, he can go into her personal stuff, he can open mail addressed to both of them, so why can't he open the mail. It is kind of disgusting that he was married to her for 12 years and can't even open the mail!
2007-09-26 07:34:38 · update #1
Technically, the executor of the deceased's will is supposed to get all the mail. This allows the executor to pay any outstanding bills and wrap up matters effectively.
All that really matters is what is done with the non-bills. Since I doubt she bequeathed her correspondence to anyone, your father should have no trouble getting the personal letters back. Just ask the executor for them.
2007-09-25 17:03:29 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show the postmaster the death certificate and the will stating who is the executor and ask that the mail be forwarded to the executor. Then it's out of your hands.
2007-09-26 00:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by kathi1vee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know that is strange. Since, your dad and stepmother likely had joint accounts. What a pain. I would have your dad discuss this with a lawyer. Since, this will make his life very difficult if any joint accounts get tied up in legal matters.
2007-09-25 23:58:07 · answer #3 · answered by 354gr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
foreword to executor...do not pay postage
2007-09-25 23:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by curious115 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋