Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Kentucky

No Will, Small Estate, Difficult Sister

Dad passed away in KY. 2 surving siblings no spouse. No Will. I live in MN, sister lives in KY. Sister called and told me about the death. She made all the arrangements for proceedings. Made all decisions without consulting with me. I went to KY for Funeral and to help out cleaning out his apt and storage space. Brought home very little because she was claiming everything. I let it go as not to cause trouble. I informed her that i do expect 1/2 of any monies that come from this though. He had a pension account that had his ex wife named as the beneficiary. The board of pensions decided that she did not deserve it because she remarried and was nolonger part of the family. Well my sister went to court to be named ''executor'' of the estate and basically has told me to buzz off. What are my rights as far as the estate goes??? She will no longer talk to me about it. She is running away with a very substancial amount of possessions and cash. Not to be petty but, i would like what is entitled to me. Thank You in advance for your answers...


Asked on 9/19/02, 12:56 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Kelly-952-544-6356 Kelly Law Office

Re: No Will, Small Estate, Difficult Sister

Assuming that you and your sister are the only children, under Minnesota law you would be entitled to half of the estate. I would be surprised if it was any different in KY.

You would be well advised to employ the services of a lawyer in KY to represent your interests in the probate proceeding.

Good luck.

This response is for general information purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. You are advised to consult the attorney of your choice concerning the details of your case.

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Answered on 9/19/02, 1:32 pm
Martin Kasdan, Jr. Martin Z. Kasdan, Jr., Attorney at Law

Re: No Will, Small Estate, Difficult Sister

Under KY law, you should be entitled to � of your late

father's estate. The KY Retirement System should be

contacted directly to determine what it has done or

will do with those benefits.

The District Court Clerk for whatever county in KY

the estate is being probated should be able to send

you copies of any court papers your sister has filed,

and she should have named you & given your address

in those forms, as well as sending you copies.

Good luck.

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Answered on 9/19/02, 2:55 pm


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