Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts
died 1991
parents die, dad in 1991, mom in 2001. dad's will never probated, mom's lived off dad's assets, will(s) same split to four children if both pass. oldest son named exet. not much done in two years. estate worth some where between $15-$20,000. mostly dad's stock. siblings have received no schedules or updates. appointed exet. does not respond or even talk to siblings. if fact moved with-out telling any siblings (heirs). are we getting the royal screw job? thanks in advance.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: died 1991
Based on the facts presented, it would appear that the will and estate was never filed with the probate court. You should check with the Probate Court in the county your mother last resided. If there is a file, you should look at it.
Once you know if there is a probate file that has been opened (and/or closed) you will be in a position to speak to an attorney for assistance.
The $10,000-$20,000 in the estate may have been depleted to pay for your mother's funeral, legal fees and probate fees. There should be something left and you should have been sent an accounting.
Without more information it is difficult to be more precise. If a probate file was opened, then I think you should have been given a Notice and accounting.
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