only 2 heirs named in the will, how will the $345K in assets be divided?

Question

Both me and my twin have been named in my great grandmas will to receive and split a small inheritance of $5,000.
My Grandmother did not mention any of the other 30 something family members. Just the two of us.

No one else is said to inherit anything.

Her son was appointed executor and left to do decide what will happen to her assets. (property and acres of land) which is being sold now.
once everything has been sold $345,252.00 will remain.

Who decides were it goes?
Can her executor keep it? Or will have to divide it with family?.. if so will my sister and I receive a portion (anything at all?) if we are just the great grandchildren.

She did not specify how she wanted her assets to be divided.


Are we entitled to receive a portion of the $345,252.00
Or are we ruled out automatically because we were willed 5k to split



- speaking to the executor isnt an option.

Answer 1

Generally this money will be divided between her surviving children. Not her grandchildren or great-grandchildren. The executor will be in charge of the distribution but the decision of who will get the money will be made by a probate judge. The executor is also in charge of getting you and your twin your $5,000 so maybe you better find a way to speak to him.

Answer 2

In all probability the remaining estate minus any charges or bills will be divided equally to the children unless provided otherwise in a valid will,

Answer 3

Depending on what state you live in, each state has its own rules for how estates are probated if the will doesn't specify. It likely goes to the children first.