Is the executor required to disclose information?

[cadguybob]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MO

My mother-in-law and her sister do not get along. Their dad passed away a few months ago. The sister is the executor of his will and is not forthcoming with information. Apparently the dad left monies in separate bank accounts for his children, however my mother-in-law does not have any account information. Her sister is not providing this information. Is the executor required to provide this information?

Thanks for any and all responses.

Kind regards,
JT

 

[anteater]

Check the probate file at the courthouse. The personal representative is supposed to file an inventory within 3 months of appointment. I believe that the inventory would include any accounts with designated beneficiaries, but I won't swear to it.

 

[cadguybob]

Thanks for the response.
Can this be done long distance? The documents would be in Missouri and the mother-in-law is in Michigan. I'm in Texas.