What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
I was named Executrix by the court for my mother's small Texas estate. I live in Ohio. I have 3 brothers who were named heirs to her estate. I sold her house, car and cashed in her stock; all monies from assets are in a bank account. I am ready now to distribute the money 4 ways.
My questions are:
1) Is there paperwork that I should have each of my brothers sign to say they agree that what's in the bank account is it? Or as the Executrix, do I just send them each checks with a piece of paper that shows how much I sold the car, house, etc. for? Or, do I just send them checks?
2) As Executrix, I also incurred plenty of travel expenses flying back and forth from Ohio to Texas two times (once to clean out my mother's home, the 2nd time to attend Probate court). I also paid her insurance payments, land payments, utility bills, etc., out of my own pocket until I was named Executrix, and then I reimbursed myself from her bank account. Do I need to provide my brothers with a list of my expenses, as well?
3) The lawyer I hired for Probate court a year ago has since been charged with a crime and will not return phone calls. I can't afford to pay for another attorney to file a "petition for discharge" to close the estate. The county probate court said I don't need to close the estate, but isn't this a good idea? And is there a way I can file the petition on my own?
Thank you for your help,
JenWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I was named Executrix by the court for my mother's small Texas estate. I live in Ohio. I have 3 brothers who were named heirs to her estate. I sold her house, car and cashed in her stock; all monies from assets are in a bank account. I am ready now to distribute the money 4 ways.
My questions are:
1) Is there paperwork that I should have each of my brothers sign to say they agree that what's in the bank account is it? Or as the Executrix, do I just send them each checks with a piece of paper that shows how much I sold the car, house, etc. for? Or, do I just send them checks?
2) As Executrix, I also incurred plenty of travel expenses flying back and forth from Ohio to Texas two times (once to clean out my mother's home, the 2nd time to attend Probate court). I also paid her insurance payments, land payments, utility bills, etc., out of my own pocket until I was named Executrix, and then I reimbursed myself from her bank account. Do I need to provide my brothers with a list of my expenses, as well?
3) The lawyer I hired for Probate court a year ago has since been charged with a crime and will not return phone calls. I can't afford to pay for another attorney to file a "petition for discharge" to close the estate. The county probate court said I don't need to close the estate, but isn't this a good idea? And is there a way I can file the petition on my own?
Thank you for your help,
JenWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?