What to do if I have received a package from my parents’ estate lawyer to settle and disburse their Will/Trusts final wishes but I disagree with the accounting?
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What to do if I have received a package from my parents’ estate lawyer to settle and disburse their Will/Trusts final wishes but I disagree with the accounting?
I have to send their lawyer a response, who is working with trustee, and have to disagree in writing this week according to the letter in the package. Can I reply with a simple sentence or two stating I disagree and wish to see full and proper accounting? Should I mail my response certified mail receipt requested? This is not a probate court case at this time and I wish to keep it this way.
Asked on June 30, 2014 under Estate Planning, Colorado
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
It may be a good idea for you to consult with an attorney and hire him or her on a flat fee basis to send the letter for you. The lawyer will know the proper wording and the receiving attorney will give him or her the deference deserved. If you do not wish to do this then I would send a letter stating that you object and wish a formal accounting and yes, I would send it by certified mail RRR. Good luck.
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