Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Metlife insurance has sent me a bill for an extra annuity payment they sent to my mother after she died in May,2008.It was direct deposited into her checking account 3 weeks after she died.I was the executor for her estate which was cashed out completely in 2009.House was sold,all accounts disbursed among 3 surviving children.My father had died 4 yrs. earlier.They were promptly told she had died May 2nd and their payment had already been processed.Am I legally obligated to pay
them this extra payment they sent to my mother? Who is responsible for paying this back? It was sent to my mother,not to me.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Yes but you were the Executor, and responsible to pay debts of her estate before distributing the remaining assets. Ask your siblings for a contribution of their share and pay the insurance company. If they bring suit, it may cost you a whole lot more.
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