How does one go about claiming an estate that has been placed into a non-supervised account called the Missing Legatees Fund as ordered by the county probate court?

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How does one go about claiming an estate that has been placed into a non-supervised account called the Missing Legatees Fund as ordered by the county probate court?

According to the docket, I am the sole heir, the PR has been terminated and the case closed but only withing the last two years. When the case was open the PR could not locate me and so it was placed into the above-named account.Does anyone know the process for claimimg the estate? Where to start? I have already attempted to contact the WCPC and the WCTO but only get automated menus and I have yet to receive any call-backs and don’t expect to.

Asked on August 26, 2013 under Estate Planning, Nevada

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Although each state's laws are different, it is my understanding on a general basis that what you need to do is to Petition the Probate COurt  - because they issued the order depositing the funds - for release.  I would speak with an attorney in your area as soon as you can because there are generally time limits on getting the funds released before they escheat to the state as unclaimed funds.  Good luck.


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