Colleen527
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
My grandmother passed away October 2009 and her will stipulated that her house be sold and the money to be split between her three children; and that all other assets, stocks, etc. be liquidated and split between only two children, my aunt and uncle. My father is deceased, but will states his 'share' (of the house sale) be passed to his heirs (me and my brother). My uncle (the executor) sold the house in December, and sent my brother and I release letters in January. We signed them, notarized them, and sent them back, but still have not received the money. My uncle says he's waiting to disburse the money until all tax returns for the estate have been filed, and he's waiting to make sure that no 'unexpected' medical bills arrive (my grandmother had cancer). Is this legal? My understanding is that once he sent the letters and we signed them, the money was supposed to be released. He is handling the estate himself without using a lawyer, FYI. Thank you for any information you may have.
My grandmother passed away October 2009 and her will stipulated that her house be sold and the money to be split between her three children; and that all other assets, stocks, etc. be liquidated and split between only two children, my aunt and uncle. My father is deceased, but will states his 'share' (of the house sale) be passed to his heirs (me and my brother). My uncle (the executor) sold the house in December, and sent my brother and I release letters in January. We signed them, notarized them, and sent them back, but still have not received the money. My uncle says he's waiting to disburse the money until all tax returns for the estate have been filed, and he's waiting to make sure that no 'unexpected' medical bills arrive (my grandmother had cancer). Is this legal? My understanding is that once he sent the letters and we signed them, the money was supposed to be released. He is handling the estate himself without using a lawyer, FYI. Thank you for any information you may have.