grandfathers property

My grandfather passsed away last month. My mother being his next of kin/ only child would like to recieve his important paperwork, photographs, watch, and tv. They are at his nieces house where he resided for a short period of time. We do not get along with her but would like his possessions. My mother should have these items!!! What do you suggest a registered letter. He had no will She is entitled to this stuff Right? Thanks for your advice.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by smileyter:
My grandfather passsed away last month. My mother being his next of kin/ only child would like to recieve his important paperwork, photographs, watch, and tv. They are at his nieces house where he resided for a short period of time. We do not get along with her but would like his possessions. My mother should have these items!!! What do you suggest a registered letter. He had no will She is entitled to this stuff Right? Thanks for your advice.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Call her and make an apointment to pick the items up.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by HomeGuru:
Call her and make an apointment to pick the items up.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

What if she gives me a hard time?

Your mom can open up a probate estate, as executor and sole beneficiary. She can then get a court order telling them to turn over property of your grandfather.

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Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, Attorney at Law
http://www.illinoisestateplan.com
This response is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.