What is the name of your state? CALIFORNIA
I need additional advice with an ongoing problem re: my father's estate. A quick rundown: my father died April of 2003. My sister and her husband were appointed as executors of the estate on June 2, 2003. My sister and I do not get along and have not spoken in almost 8 years.
Since I had at one time worked for an attorney that did wills and trusts and some probate matters, I realized that it takes some time to work through everything... but my father did not have a large estate, this much I am positive of.
One month ago, I wrote to my sister and her husband asking for an update on matters of the estate's probate. I have not heard anything since receiving the notice that they were appointed as executors last June. For personal reasons, I do not wish to call them, nor do they call me. I have not received any reply. I will be sending another copy of this letter with a new date and will send it certified mail.
Beyond this, what recourse do I have to find out what is going on? I've misplaced the paperwork from the court and do not have the case number, even though I'm sure I will find it. If I find that the estate has been settled and I've never heard anything, what do I do next? I'm not sure why they are not responding, but is my letter something they must answer as part of the executor's duties? I am listed in the will as a beneficiary....
I am somewhat intimidated by them, as my sister's husband is also a high powered attorney here in Orange County, California; and they are worth millions and can easily outmaneuver me, even if I have any recourse and anything "not on the leve" has taken place.
Help!
John
I need additional advice with an ongoing problem re: my father's estate. A quick rundown: my father died April of 2003. My sister and her husband were appointed as executors of the estate on June 2, 2003. My sister and I do not get along and have not spoken in almost 8 years.
Since I had at one time worked for an attorney that did wills and trusts and some probate matters, I realized that it takes some time to work through everything... but my father did not have a large estate, this much I am positive of.
One month ago, I wrote to my sister and her husband asking for an update on matters of the estate's probate. I have not heard anything since receiving the notice that they were appointed as executors last June. For personal reasons, I do not wish to call them, nor do they call me. I have not received any reply. I will be sending another copy of this letter with a new date and will send it certified mail.
Beyond this, what recourse do I have to find out what is going on? I've misplaced the paperwork from the court and do not have the case number, even though I'm sure I will find it. If I find that the estate has been settled and I've never heard anything, what do I do next? I'm not sure why they are not responding, but is my letter something they must answer as part of the executor's duties? I am listed in the will as a beneficiary....
I am somewhat intimidated by them, as my sister's husband is also a high powered attorney here in Orange County, California; and they are worth millions and can easily outmaneuver me, even if I have any recourse and anything "not on the leve" has taken place.
Help!
John