Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Indiana
Secretive executor of large estate
A distant relative recently passed away. The deceased person had no spouse or children and the estate is believed to be sizeable. Prior to the death, a nephew befriended the deceased, and became the estate's executor. Since the death, the executor has become very secretive. When and how is the will made public? The deceased had lived in Indiana for most of her life, including her death.
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Re: Secretive executor of large estate
While not familiar with Indiana probate law, generally the will has to be certified in court and admitted to probate. It is public record and open to inspection. You should be able to find out the bequests made in the will.
Re: Secretive executor of large estate
You will have to check Indiana law specifically to determine the responsiblity of filing the will ... if there is one ... with the probate court. In Illinois, for example, the will must be filed with the clerk of the probate court. If there is a requirement that it be filed check with the clerk of the court of the county where the relative died. Or better yet ask the secretive relative directly if (a) there was a will and (b) if so where and when it was filed.
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