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My uncle is the executor of my grandmother's estate. She passed in 2001. It has been over 3 years and he has not divided the proceeds. He refuses to go to probate. He sold the estate in 2004, however, has not sent us (my brother and I) any of the proceeds from the sale nor has he given us any other proceeds (car, furnature...). According to her will, if he is incapable of handing the will and the duties that follow, I am named next. My question for the group: legally- what can I do to ensure that my family receives all the proceeds from the sale of the estate and beyond? Can I put a lean on his property so that when he goes to sell- I can rightfully claim my money? Can I sue him? Do I need an attorney? I fear that he has not filed taxes- will I be responsible for them? I would really like to settle this and move on- can someone help me?
My uncle is the executor of my grandmother's estate. She passed in 2001. It has been over 3 years and he has not divided the proceeds. He refuses to go to probate. He sold the estate in 2004, however, has not sent us (my brother and I) any of the proceeds from the sale nor has he given us any other proceeds (car, furnature...). According to her will, if he is incapable of handing the will and the duties that follow, I am named next. My question for the group: legally- what can I do to ensure that my family receives all the proceeds from the sale of the estate and beyond? Can I put a lean on his property so that when he goes to sell- I can rightfully claim my money? Can I sue him? Do I need an attorney? I fear that he has not filed taxes- will I be responsible for them? I would really like to settle this and move on- can someone help me?