What to do if my dad died and his brother is the executer but hsigned off 3 months ago and now won’t return my phone calls?
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What to do if my dad died and his brother is the executer but hsigned off 3 months ago and now won’t return my phone calls?
I still haven’t received a check. My dad died 9 months ago and I was the only one in the Will.
Asked on October 23, 2012 under Estate Planning, Illinois
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. I am unclear what you mean by "signed off" on the matter. But generally speaking, it takes at least 9 months for an estate to close (there are filings of tax returns 9 months after death) and depending on the complexity of the estate, it could take much longer. You can check the status by reviewing the probate court file - it is a public record - and then you may want to consult an attorney. Your uncle is a fiduciary and he can not just ignore your phone calls. Good luck.
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