I am a UK resident and had been very close with an old college friend who had moved to California. I last learned that he had contracted terminal cancer and have since lost contact with him. Sadly I have not received any notification from his family members of any developments since his submission for medical treatment.
After one year with no contact I have no alternative but to assume he has since died.
A key family member who lives in Canada appears to be deliberately ignoring all my attempts to make contact.
I have good reason to believe that I am a beneficiary in my friend's Will because he often hinted he would leave me certain specific valuables.
I am not familiar with US inheritance law and I am not sure which steps to take to contact the legitimate executor. If I could contact the executor at least I would know where I stand.
Is there a central register with this kind of information?
Does there exist a time limit to register as a rightful beneficiary?
I suspect that I am purposely being ignored by his family members. Is it possible that they could benefit by ignoring my existence?
I would be grateful for any helpful advice.
After one year with no contact I have no alternative but to assume he has since died.
A key family member who lives in Canada appears to be deliberately ignoring all my attempts to make contact.
I have good reason to believe that I am a beneficiary in my friend's Will because he often hinted he would leave me certain specific valuables.
I am not familiar with US inheritance law and I am not sure which steps to take to contact the legitimate executor. If I could contact the executor at least I would know where I stand.
Is there a central register with this kind of information?
Does there exist a time limit to register as a rightful beneficiary?
I suspect that I am purposely being ignored by his family members. Is it possible that they could benefit by ignoring my existence?
I would be grateful for any helpful advice.