What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? FL
My father passed away 7 months ago. He had three boats and before he passed, he asked his children who wanted what boat. My brother got one, my sister got one and they are listed in the will to be given to them. When he asked me if I wanted the biggest boat, I told him no because I didn't think I could handle such a large boat on my own. The biggest boat was listed as a property asset in his will.
My dad bought the boat new in 1987. All of us grew up on the big boat. There are many memories associated with it and we were all upset about the thought of it being sold and not remaining in the family. Something I didn't consider when he asked me if I wanted it. Since he had offered it to me when he was living, everyone in the family verbally agreed that I should take ownership of the big boat so that it would stay in the family. I have the boat now and the title has been transferred to me.
Fast forward to now. The executor (not related and not listed in the will except as executor) is trying to wrap up the estate but the estate lawyer (who was unaware that the boat was given to me by the executor) has said that the probate judge won't accept verbal affirmation about the big boat going to me and everyone listed in the will needs to sign a letter stating that they agree that I should have the big boat.
There are 10 people, including myself, listed in the will (children and grandchildren). 9 of the ten have signed the letter except my niece (my dad's granddaughter). Seven months ago she verbally agreed but now because she is mad at her dad (my brother), for a reason unrelated to the will or me, has refused to sign the letter.
At this point I am looking for advice on what to do next.
My father passed away 7 months ago. He had three boats and before he passed, he asked his children who wanted what boat. My brother got one, my sister got one and they are listed in the will to be given to them. When he asked me if I wanted the biggest boat, I told him no because I didn't think I could handle such a large boat on my own. The biggest boat was listed as a property asset in his will.
My dad bought the boat new in 1987. All of us grew up on the big boat. There are many memories associated with it and we were all upset about the thought of it being sold and not remaining in the family. Something I didn't consider when he asked me if I wanted it. Since he had offered it to me when he was living, everyone in the family verbally agreed that I should take ownership of the big boat so that it would stay in the family. I have the boat now and the title has been transferred to me.
Fast forward to now. The executor (not related and not listed in the will except as executor) is trying to wrap up the estate but the estate lawyer (who was unaware that the boat was given to me by the executor) has said that the probate judge won't accept verbal affirmation about the big boat going to me and everyone listed in the will needs to sign a letter stating that they agree that I should have the big boat.
There are 10 people, including myself, listed in the will (children and grandchildren). 9 of the ten have signed the letter except my niece (my dad's granddaughter). Seven months ago she verbally agreed but now because she is mad at her dad (my brother), for a reason unrelated to the will or me, has refused to sign the letter.
At this point I am looking for advice on what to do next.
