Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

Re: regarding a will/estate

The children, as successors to your interest in the estate, are entitled to an accounting of the estate, provided they are residual legatees, rather than just recipients of a specific bequest. By this, I mean, they can only demand an accounting if they were entitled to a percentage of the estate, rather than a specific dollar amount. As to their non-receipt of the check, they may have a claim against the Executrix to have it reissued. They should contact the attorney for the estate and the Executrix asking that the original have a stop payment issued and that new checks be issued directly to them. If there was a specific dollar amount, it can be split between them, unless the terms of the Renunciation specified differently. I suggest they contact a local attorney familiar with these matters (such as myself) and authorize him to look into the matter on their behalf. If their interest was a percentage, they are entitled to an accounting. If not provided, a Court proceeding can be initiated to compel its issuance. If you need any further information, contact me directly as ***************