Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Colorado
estate settlement
What options to I have, my mother passed away on July 13,2006, The executor (my brother) has not secured any accounts as of now. I have requested the value of thher checking and CD's and have been denied. Replied he didn't have to give me information of the values.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: estate settlement
I agree with Mr. Jenkins. See a probate attorney immediately. It is not clear from your posting whether the estate is in AZ or CO. We offer free initial consultations in CO.
Re: estate settlement
See an estate attorney immediately. More details are needed. Has a probate case been opened? Is the estate large enough for a probate? Were there automatic beneficiary designations on accounts? (POD, etc.) Do you have a copy of the will? Was there a trust, a will or no will? Who are the beneficiaries? You are entitled to information, but more details need to be known to properly give you advice.
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Best regards,
James D. Jenkins
Re: estate settlement
You can file a petition with the probate court to force an accounting by the executor or PR.