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Is there a way to find out how much money was left over after a Will's distributions?

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PokerAce

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA

Can I find out how much was left over once everything was distributed? I believe that the inheritance not mentioned in a Will goes to the Executor. Is that right? Once those in the Will receive their inheritances, can I find out how much was left over and distributed to the Executor?
 


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seniorjudge

Senior Member
1. Can I find out how much was left over once everything was distributed? I believe that the inheritance not mentioned in a Will goes to the Executor. 2. Is that right? 3. Once those in the Will receive their inheritances, can I find out how much was left over and distributed to the Executor?

1. Yes; go to the courthouse and buy a copy of the entire file.

2. I don't know; I haven't read the will.

3. See first answer.
 
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anteater

Senior Member
PokerAce said:
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA

Can I find out how much was left over once everything was distributed?
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By definition, once everything is distributed, there is nothing left over. Once estate administration costs, taxes, and creditors are paid, the beneficiaries receive the rest.

I believe that the inheritance not mentioned in a Will goes to the Executor. Is that right? Once those in the Will receive their inheritances, can I find out how much was left over and distributed to the Executor?
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No, not unless that is what the will states.
 
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PokerAce

Junior Member
Thanks for the replys. Here is abother question to clarify what I mean:

Suppose that a deceased individual has 100k in savings. He or She clarifies in the Will that X dollars go to person A, Y dollars go to person B, and so on. What happens if the total amount divided in the Will adds up to 70k, and there is 30k left over. Who would get that by default when the Will does not specify? And, can I use the above refrenced "entire file" to find out how much was left over?
 
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TimStudiesLaw

Member
PokerAce said:
Thanks for the replys. Here is abother question to clarify what I mean:

Suppose that a deceased individual has 100k in savings. He or She clarifies in the Will that X dollars go to person A, Y dollars go to person B, and so on. What happens if the total amount divided in the Will adds up to 70k, and there is 30k left over. Who would get that by default when the Will does not specify? And, can I use the above refrenced "entire file" to find out how much was left over?
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It goes to the person named in the residuary clause. "I hereby give the rest and remainder of my estate to _________."
 
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anteater

Senior Member
And, if the will is poorly written and does not contain a residuary clause, any remainder after specific devises, would be distributed per PA's intestate succession statutes.

Yes, you should find that information in the probate case file.
 
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Dandy Don

Senior Member
While you are looking at the probate file, check to see if an accounting has been provided. The executor may have set aside a certain amount to pay for taxes, estate expenses, etc.
 
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