What is the name of your state? Georgia
My Grandfather recently died. He told me on numerous occasions, including very recently, that I was named in his will, but he did not get into specifics, and I didn't ask. My uncle (one of my Grandfather's sons), whom I do not fully trust with money matters because of past experience, has been named executor of the estate. My uncle has made the statement that he "would decide who got what and when". I want to assume the best from him, but I also want to keep my eyes open in order to protect my own interests. My uncle is not being very forthcoming about the process, and I do not know what to expect, or how to be vigilent because I've never been involved with a will before. Also, I do not know who my Grandfather's lawyer was, and I have reason to beleive that my uncle has gotten his own lawyer involved in the process for some reason. I have not yet seen a copy of the will.
What course of action do you reccomend?
My Grandfather recently died. He told me on numerous occasions, including very recently, that I was named in his will, but he did not get into specifics, and I didn't ask. My uncle (one of my Grandfather's sons), whom I do not fully trust with money matters because of past experience, has been named executor of the estate. My uncle has made the statement that he "would decide who got what and when". I want to assume the best from him, but I also want to keep my eyes open in order to protect my own interests. My uncle is not being very forthcoming about the process, and I do not know what to expect, or how to be vigilent because I've never been involved with a will before. Also, I do not know who my Grandfather's lawyer was, and I have reason to beleive that my uncle has gotten his own lawyer involved in the process for some reason. I have not yet seen a copy of the will.
What course of action do you reccomend?