If I feel that an administrator of an estate is neglected her duties and it’s been 2 years, what can be done about it?
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If I feel that an administrator of an estate is neglected her duties and it’s been 2 years, what can be done about it?
My mom passed away 2 years ago my sister is administrator and don’t know anything what’s going on she won’t tell me I do know there is a will that property be divided up among me and my 3 sisters.
Asked on February 4, 2017 under Estate Planning, Kentucky
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
As an interested party (an heir or beneficiary) you can bring a legal action in chancery court (a part or division of country court) seeking an "accounting" of your sister's administration: that is, to make her "account" what she has been doing as administrator. While you are allowed to bring his action as your own attorney or "pro se," chancery actions are more complicated than, say, filing a small claims case over a fender bender, unreturned security deposit, or unpaid bill; you are strongly advised to retain an attorney to help you. (If determined to do this yourself, the clerk of the court can give you instructions and possibly sample or template forms).
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