How can I find out about my late other’s estate?
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How can I find out about my late other’s estate?
My mom passed away last month and now it seems that my sibling, who I am 50/50 beneficiary with in the Will, refuses to call me or let me know what is going on. She is not disclosing what I am entitled to. Also, there is a house which was not listed in the Will. Rather there is a verbal understanding that my brother and I are to split the equity of the sale. He is living in the house and now is saying that it belongs to him. How do I find out the truth of everything that is going on?
Asked on July 9, 2015 under Estate Planning, Nevada
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. If there is a WIll and your Brother offered it for probate then you should have received notice. If you dod not hurry down to the Probate Court in the county in which your mOther resided at the time of her death and look up her file. If none exists, file for an Administration proceeding, which assumes that there is no Will and that assets pass through intestacy and the statute that governs. Under that statute you and your Brother will share 50/50. Ypu have an equal right in the house and if he is not bidging and you are appointed as the personal reporesentative of the estate then get egal help and ask about an action for Partition. Good luck.
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