What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
My mother died in August 2012. Son John was named executor in the will but he declined. Son Jim was named as second executor which he accepted. Mom specifically disinherited three of four surviving daughters.
Our mother left no money that I know of, however the situation has made me suspicious that if there were money, I would never know. Also, I believe there were only household belongings minus the jewelry that was specified in the will to go to sister Marge.
Our brother Jim went about the duties of executor updating only the siblings he wanted. My twin and myself (sons) were never contacted. I've texted him the last two months for a copy of the will, but he stalls and deflects. I finally obtained a copy from the courthouse.
The disposition of my mothers’ belongings proceeded without our knowledge. Furthermore, two of the three sisters that were disinherited were allowed to take belongings as well as an aunt whom my mother refused to see while in the hospital, and was not in the will.
Do I have any recourse to recover these items, and/or sue the executor?
I wasn't sure whether to post this here or in Executor. Sorry for any inconvenience.
My mother died in August 2012. Son John was named executor in the will but he declined. Son Jim was named as second executor which he accepted. Mom specifically disinherited three of four surviving daughters.
Our mother left no money that I know of, however the situation has made me suspicious that if there were money, I would never know. Also, I believe there were only household belongings minus the jewelry that was specified in the will to go to sister Marge.
Our brother Jim went about the duties of executor updating only the siblings he wanted. My twin and myself (sons) were never contacted. I've texted him the last two months for a copy of the will, but he stalls and deflects. I finally obtained a copy from the courthouse.
The disposition of my mothers’ belongings proceeded without our knowledge. Furthermore, two of the three sisters that were disinherited were allowed to take belongings as well as an aunt whom my mother refused to see while in the hospital, and was not in the will.
Do I have any recourse to recover these items, and/or sue the executor?
I wasn't sure whether to post this here or in Executor. Sorry for any inconvenience.