Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

broken will

a will was left by my father that specified after his passing, house contents and car go to two grand kids, monies left after funeral expenses gets divided among three children and three grand children.

everything was okay but the car was sold before his death and monies are not being distributed. He is trying to retain money for himself. What legal action can I take. The money sum to be divided is small, 18K. ~help~


Asked on 9/15/04, 4:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Norman Nadel Norman Nadel, Esq.

Re: broken will

As a beneficiary, you can demand that the Executor account for the property owned by the decedent. He will have to list all of the property and then show how it is to be distributed. You can object if the Will is not followed.

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Answered on 9/16/04, 10:33 am


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