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I would like to find out what my rights are as one of the beneficiaries to my mother's will.
Asked on Jun 27th, 2013 on Estate Litigation - North Carolina
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My mother passed away in January 2013 leaving her 6 children as beneficiaries (she had a will). I have been out of work for the past 4 or 5 years. I lived with my mother and took care of her. We were given an initial distribution of money with the main purpose that I vacate my mother's house (I was given 60 days to vacate). This initial money has run out and I am now left with expenses to pay and no money to pay them with. My question is, do I have any legal grounds to compel the executor of the will make another disbursement. Also the executor of the will has not been forthcoming with any information as to where the estate stands or any disbursements that have been made to satisfy any debts left by my mother.
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if your executor has an attorney handling the estate it is most likely being administered satisfactorily. you can try asking the attorney for info. you could also look at the court file. you could also hire an attorney to do both for you.
Answered on Jun 27th, 2013 at 11:15 PM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900
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As a general matter, a beneficiary of an estate has no right to compel an "early" distribution; you are entitled to receive your share of the estate only when probate is complete, and only at the time all other beneficiaries receive their shares. An executor also generally has no duty to provide interim reports to people interested in the estate; he must account to you at the conclusion of his duties for his receipts and disbursements, and, if you are then dissatisfied with any of his doings, you can object.
Answered on Jun 27th, 2013 at 3:14 PM