QUESTION
Help locating and reading deceased grandmother's will.
Asked on Jan 23rd, 2021 on Wills and Probate - Michigan
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I need someone's help locating my grandmother's will.she told me my brother and I had a trust fund.my mother has never admitted this to me however having my socsec#,i fear she has taken my money or she's hiding it from me.sence my grandmother's passing away,my brother's life has changed dramatically for the better.unable to handle this on my own,I need help please. Thank you ,colleen m Allan. Also My mom and dad have started paying all of my bills.rent phone electric,excetra.wich raises questions for me as well.i have seen papers at mom and dad stating my mother is guardian of an account of my,I have since recieved a letter from the irs that states I have unearned income ,reported by banks and third parties held in stocks and bonds.
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When a Will is admitted to probate it becomes a public document. Check with the clerk of the local probate court.
A trust only becomes a public document if it is the subject of a law suit. However, most states require that an annual accounting be presented to any beneficiary 25 or older.
"Unearned income" is a Social Secuirty concept. If you are receiving SSI, this should go into a supplemental needs trust, not to you dirrectly and not for your rrent, etc.
No one is "guardian of an account." Your mother may be guardian of your estate (conservator) if a court has so appointed her.
Answered on Jan 24th, 2021 at 5:47 AM
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