My grandmother left a will and she had told me that she had set up an account for me with $10000 since 1988 so it has been drawingintrest as well: however, my mother claims there was no mention or she has no knowlege of anything left for me. My grandmother told me about the account and I know she wouldn't lie to me. Now a few things how can I get a copy of the will? i do not know if it was probated or not I do think I know the lawyer who might have a copy. Would I be able to read it, second, if there was money left but no mention of my name am I SOL? and last if I do read the will and see thatthere was inded an account and my name with it how do I go about claiming it? I know that by investigating this I will deff cause issues within the family, but my gma always told me she wanted me to have that money when she passed. I don't want to come of as greedy cause it's not like that. I feel my mom is going to give my share to my bro and sis who also are suppose to have something comming.
2007-11-18 14:09:37 · 5 answers · asked by Geo 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I live in Cuyhago cunty where my grandmother resided so any info or advice is greatly appreciated
Thanks
2007-11-18 14:10:21 · update #1
sorry thats cuyahoga county in Ohio
2007-11-18 14:11:49 · update #2
Im 36 years old so deff not underage
2007-11-18 14:13:52 · update #3
yes she had passed and Im affraid my mom may take that money right away and so there is no trace of anything
2007-11-18 14:15:14 · update #4
You will have to wait until your grandmother passes. Then go to probate court at the court house, and they will be able to present to you the will which your grandmother drafted.
Good luck!
2007-11-18 14:13:35 · answer #1 · answered by Oreo Schmoreo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your name was on the account, then your mom can't touch the money.
If the money was in your grandmother's name, then it would have to be stated in the will that it was left to you in order for it to not be divided within the estate.
Your mother and the lawyer have to follow the Will and allocate funds as your grandmother states. It's the law. Your mother can't decide on her own. You could call the lawyer and ask if he is handling the estate. That would let you know if he has a copy or not.
2007-11-18 22:41:15 · answer #2 · answered by momwithabat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your Gram put your name on the account as a beneficiary, then it is outside the will and will come directly to you. If you were mentioned in the will, it has to be probated first and then you will get the money. Talk to the attorney.
However, just because you were mentioned in a will does not mean that Gram did not have to spend the money for something when she was alive. Wills are not updated every other day, so it may not be accurate.
2007-11-18 22:14:15 · answer #3 · answered by kny390 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well its sounds like there is no money. if there was they have to have you there and you would have to sign things. sometimes people say things and then dont' act on them i am not sure how old she was and that is the part that is sad. you can probably see a will but i bet there is nothing there. its sad but old people soemtimes dream and not knowing what is reality. please dont' be upset go and see if you can somehow get ahold of the will but generally if you name isn't thee they dont' ahve to show you i think. if ther ei snothign with name on it sol you are. nothing.
2007-11-18 22:24:24 · answer #4 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If youre underage, you are SOL. You'd have to get a lawyer if you are old enough.
2007-11-18 22:12:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋