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My father died intestate in Puerto Rico in 1977. I was appointed administratrix, his meager assets were probated in NY where I lived and where the little bit of assets were located. I distributed all to me and my 3 siblings in equal shares. Fast forward to 2001. Now I live in North Carolina and I found unclaimed funds in my fathers name in the State of California. Funds were Life Insurance proceeds from a deceased Uncle. My father was a joint beneficiary with his brother. My father's brother died before my father, therefore my father was then entitled to the entire proceeds. Amount about $7000. I was able to secure the funds, by getting a new copy of my Letters of Administration, etc. I have the funds deposited into a bank account in the "estate of..my father". Now, here is my question. My fathers brother who pre-deceased him, has a daughter. I would like to give her an equal share of this money as in my mind, she is morally entitled to a share since both our fathers were named as beneficiaries on the policy. If I give her a share, can my siblings sue me for doing so? I don't trust them all and I don't want to create trouble for myself. I would rather not discuss it with them, as it may open a bigger can of worms. What do you think?
My father died intestate in Puerto Rico in 1977. I was appointed administratrix, his meager assets were probated in NY where I lived and where the little bit of assets were located. I distributed all to me and my 3 siblings in equal shares. Fast forward to 2001. Now I live in North Carolina and I found unclaimed funds in my fathers name in the State of California. Funds were Life Insurance proceeds from a deceased Uncle. My father was a joint beneficiary with his brother. My father's brother died before my father, therefore my father was then entitled to the entire proceeds. Amount about $7000. I was able to secure the funds, by getting a new copy of my Letters of Administration, etc. I have the funds deposited into a bank account in the "estate of..my father". Now, here is my question. My fathers brother who pre-deceased him, has a daughter. I would like to give her an equal share of this money as in my mind, she is morally entitled to a share since both our fathers were named as beneficiaries on the policy. If I give her a share, can my siblings sue me for doing so? I don't trust them all and I don't want to create trouble for myself. I would rather not discuss it with them, as it may open a bigger can of worms. What do you think?