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McRool
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What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? PA
Okay, brief synopsis: My grandfather, who lived in CA, passed away in Jan '04. I received a phone message from his son/executor at the end of April stating that I had been named a beneficiary, that the taxes had been paid and that he would be sending me the money. There are hard feelings between us and I did not return the call. He then notified both my mother and aunt in June that the would be sending me a check certified mail. I did not receive a check, but a letter stating that he was "writing to fulfill his legal obilgation by informing you that you are a recipient of the 'distribution of personal property of ***'" and that I could reach him by phone or mail. I wrote to him and as of this date have heard nothing further. I am assuming that he intends to drag this out as long as he can.
Questions: Just how long can he drag this out? and from reading other postings my understanding is that 1) I call the Contra Costa County clerk to learn if the will has been filed for probate, 2) if it has, I request a copy and 3) I have to hire a probate attorney in CA?
I would appreciate any response at all--ASAP, as I am a single mom whose '92 Dynasty just broke down and a daughter going to college next month . HELP!
PS Would it do any good to have an attorney from PA mail him a letter just "reminding" him of his "legal obligation" to distribute the money per the will?
Okay, brief synopsis: My grandfather, who lived in CA, passed away in Jan '04. I received a phone message from his son/executor at the end of April stating that I had been named a beneficiary, that the taxes had been paid and that he would be sending me the money. There are hard feelings between us and I did not return the call. He then notified both my mother and aunt in June that the would be sending me a check certified mail. I did not receive a check, but a letter stating that he was "writing to fulfill his legal obilgation by informing you that you are a recipient of the 'distribution of personal property of ***'" and that I could reach him by phone or mail. I wrote to him and as of this date have heard nothing further. I am assuming that he intends to drag this out as long as he can.
Questions: Just how long can he drag this out? and from reading other postings my understanding is that 1) I call the Contra Costa County clerk to learn if the will has been filed for probate, 2) if it has, I request a copy and 3) I have to hire a probate attorney in CA?
I would appreciate any response at all--ASAP, as I am a single mom whose '92 Dynasty just broke down and a daughter going to college next month . HELP!
PS Would it do any good to have an attorney from PA mail him a letter just "reminding" him of his "legal obligation" to distribute the money per the will?