nicomnorris
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
My father passed away in March 2016 and left a will leaving his house to my brother and I. There is an executor of the will, a close friend of my father. His mother just so happened to be my fathers power of attorney, she helped with everything medical and financial. Both of these people whom are impossible to get a hold of.
I received a letter in the mail from a lawyer, They claim I owe $30,000 for medical expenses, $12,000 for lawyers fee and between $5-20,000 for executor commission. A total of almost $60,000 that as stated on the phone when I called, "should have been paid yesterday"
I didnt hire this lawyer, I assume it is the executors lawyers as my fathers lawyer passed away. I don't feel as though I should have to pay these fees and pay the medical expenses immediately. I am more than happy to set up a payment arrangement on his bills.
My fathers house has 2 tenants which generates income, a total of $24,000 per year. This is more than enough to pay for everything. The problem is, my brother and I are in the dark as to anything thats going on. I feel like we are being bullied and they are using scare tactics to get money quick.
We have NO INTEREST WHATSOEVER in selling the house as I previously mentioned the house has tenants that generate income. It has also been in our family for over 30years.
The Income that to this day, the power of attorney still receives. For what ? I'm not sure since she is clearly not paying his bills.
When he was still alive she always REASSURED us that all his bills were paid so I don't know why all of a sudden he owes so much. I have never trusted this woman, and even in my fathers final year he hated her guts and told her he didn't need her help anymore as he was able to make his own decisions and I would take care of his bills. We have taken POA back and forth with this woman when my father was alive, every time it was changed to my brother and my name she would just take it back.
I feel HELPLESS and don't know what to do, I'm desperate for help. I've been researching online and I don't know where to begin. The first letter I received was in May telling me that the executor was appointed in probate court April 25th, which I was never notified about the court date or else I would have attended in hopes that none of this would be happening. The letter also included a copy of the will.
The will, is fishy, the witness signatures are dated 11/2012 and the notary is dated 10/2013 One entire year in between signatures. ALso one of the signatures is the executors mom, my fathers Power Of Attorney.
I need help! I'm wondering if I should get a lawyer to look at things. The POA has already been having real estate agents look at the house. And she has been pointing out all the negative parts of the house during their walkthrough, as though she doesnt want a good appraisal. But appraisal for what???? we don't want to sell!
My father passed away in March 2016 and left a will leaving his house to my brother and I. There is an executor of the will, a close friend of my father. His mother just so happened to be my fathers power of attorney, she helped with everything medical and financial. Both of these people whom are impossible to get a hold of.
I received a letter in the mail from a lawyer, They claim I owe $30,000 for medical expenses, $12,000 for lawyers fee and between $5-20,000 for executor commission. A total of almost $60,000 that as stated on the phone when I called, "should have been paid yesterday"
I didnt hire this lawyer, I assume it is the executors lawyers as my fathers lawyer passed away. I don't feel as though I should have to pay these fees and pay the medical expenses immediately. I am more than happy to set up a payment arrangement on his bills.
My fathers house has 2 tenants which generates income, a total of $24,000 per year. This is more than enough to pay for everything. The problem is, my brother and I are in the dark as to anything thats going on. I feel like we are being bullied and they are using scare tactics to get money quick.
We have NO INTEREST WHATSOEVER in selling the house as I previously mentioned the house has tenants that generate income. It has also been in our family for over 30years.
The Income that to this day, the power of attorney still receives. For what ? I'm not sure since she is clearly not paying his bills.
When he was still alive she always REASSURED us that all his bills were paid so I don't know why all of a sudden he owes so much. I have never trusted this woman, and even in my fathers final year he hated her guts and told her he didn't need her help anymore as he was able to make his own decisions and I would take care of his bills. We have taken POA back and forth with this woman when my father was alive, every time it was changed to my brother and my name she would just take it back.
I feel HELPLESS and don't know what to do, I'm desperate for help. I've been researching online and I don't know where to begin. The first letter I received was in May telling me that the executor was appointed in probate court April 25th, which I was never notified about the court date or else I would have attended in hopes that none of this would be happening. The letter also included a copy of the will.
The will, is fishy, the witness signatures are dated 11/2012 and the notary is dated 10/2013 One entire year in between signatures. ALso one of the signatures is the executors mom, my fathers Power Of Attorney.
I need help! I'm wondering if I should get a lawyer to look at things. The POA has already been having real estate agents look at the house. And she has been pointing out all the negative parts of the house during their walkthrough, as though she doesnt want a good appraisal. But appraisal for what???? we don't want to sell!
