Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan
I Got The Shaft
I asked the LawGuru a question before and need to ask one more question regarding a Will to help me select the right Attorney.
Ok, here it is: Will deemed valid, son made sole heir, $2 million cash left to son in addition to quite a few stocks. Deceased's sister is an attorney and has Power of Attorney. Son and sister took part of the 2 million and paid off some family and friends and told the rest of us we would have to wait until the value of the stocks has been determined and taxes are paid on the money. She also says she is in no hurry to do this because after all we (including me) are not family and she doesn't really want us to have the money. Sister says perhaps we can get our money from the estate by the end of the year. I know she is playing games because all of a sudden people in the Will are turning up with new cars etc. She says the 2 million is the son's to do what he wants and he chose to pay some and not pay others. She says we will have to wait on the money from the stocks. Is this true? Is there any way to get the money? There was plenty left from the 2mil. She says, ''Get a lawyer if you want but you will just be waisting your money, you can't get it.''
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: I Got The Shaft
If you are beneficiary and she is not keeping you informed, she has a problem. If you are an heir/beneficiary, and there is 2 million, and she won't make a partial distribution, there is a problem.
Yes, you can make her (through court) give you the money. However, it sounds like she is not going to make it easy.
My firm handles a lot of contested matters in probate court. Call if we can be of service.
Best Regards,
Pat Prince
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