IfI am a child of a deceased parent and their spouse is overseeing the estate, does that spouse have to notify me to release funds and property?
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IfI am a child of a deceased parent and their spouse is overseeing the estate, does that spouse have to notify me to release funds and property?
Asked on March 4, 2012 under Estate Planning, Tennessee
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. You as a child of the decedent should receie notice of the intent to probate the estate and if you are inheriting under a Will and/or intestacy then you will receive some form of notice and an accounting. If, however, things are not going as you think, take look at the probate file. It is a public record. If something seems not right then request an accounting and seek legal help. Good luck.
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