Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

My father in law passed away in April of 2009, in Florida. He spent some of his time in FL and some of his time in NJ, but his official residence was FL. My sister in law is the executris and received the letter of administration to act on behalf of the estate. Initially she was very forthcoming with information, however over the past six months or so she has been unwilling to share any information with us regarding the remaining assests of the estate. There are three children (named as beneficiaries) who have received some money from the estate, but from the information originally provided to my husband, there is still quite a bit of money still to be disbursed. Can my husband, as a beneficiary, request an inventory of all assests, what has been disbursed, a ledger of all money used and for what, etc.? Can his sister refuse? Also, there is an attorney in FL (we were told in order to probate the will, an attorney must be involved) who sent the beneficiaries a letter saying that he is working for my sister in law and if my husband feels he needs a lawyer it would be at his own expense. This being the case, does the estate pay the attorney fees or does my sister in law assume those costs?


Asked on 1/25/10, 10:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Attorney fees are paid from the estate.

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Answered on 1/30/10, 11:55 am


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