Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

Estates

My brother is executor of my mothers estate, the house

is sold. I requested to be at the closing and no

told me when or where it was, so I could not go.

My mothers only bills were some 7 credit cards and a

home equity loan. It has been a month and I have not

received my share of the house. Also my brother has

been threating me so I will no longer answer his calls, he and his lawyer have my address and I will

accept his lawyers calls. Before the house closed

my brother left a very very threating message on my

answering machine, in it he said if I did not call

him back he will hold up my money on purpose for a

year and it doesnt matter to him because he will take

out his executor fees and wait for the rest of this

money. I took the tape out and am saving it, in case

I need to see a lawyer, which it is looking like I

may have too. He also refuses to give me a disbursement of funds statement. Can he tie up my

money even though he has copies of all her bills

and all the information he needs to, pay them. And

what about me not being told about the closing?

Also don't I have a right to the disbursement of funds

statement. I have tried to be very nice about this

but now I am upset....please help..


Asked on 3/21/00, 1:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Gleaner Robert A. Gleaner, P.C.

Re: Estates

You do need an attorney. It appears that your brother is not acting appropriately or promptly. At the very least, there must be a better flow of information. Seek legal counsel immediately. If you want me to assist you, call me at 856-546-8010. Mention LawGuru and your first consultation is free. Good luck! Rob Gleaner

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Answered on 3/27/00, 2:42 pm
Daniel Clement Law Offices of Daniel Clement

Re: Estates

You may very well need an attorney. There may be a valid reason to dely the disbursement of at least a portion of your bequest. However, that said his conduct is odd and perhaps a breach of his fiduciary duty.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

Daniel Clement

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Answered on 3/27/00, 2:46 pm


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