Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

Missing Heirs

Mom died and left her home to be divided among her four children. One is a felon at-large, with warrants for his arrest, and his whereabouts unknown. What should my sister and I (co- executors) do about his share of the home, after it is sold? Is there a statute of limitations on holding his money? Is the estate kept open until he surfaces? Should his share be divided among the heirs that are locatable? Can he forfeit his share somehow because of his status? What about claims made to the estate for money he owes others?

Thank you for your comments.


Asked on 6/09/99, 9:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Pransky Law Office of Alan J. Pransky

Re: Missing Heirs

You should file an absentee petition and pay the money to the court appointed

receiver. The receiver will use the money to pay his expenses and debts and save

the rest for your brother.

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Answered on 6/14/99, 9:32 pm


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