Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Wills and Estates
My grandmother passed away and put her niece in her will. Her niece recieved all of her personal and real property. She was well worth over two million. Me and my brother were left out of the will with no mention of our names. My mother also passed away about fourteen years ago and now I am 21. I was wondering if we can get pesonal items that were my mothers or maybe even some of my grandmother's too. None of my family members got in touch with us to even tell me if my grandmother passed away. Basically we were disinherited. Is there anything we can do to get back the personal items that are very valuable to me and worth. How would you advise me to take care of this matter. Thank You for your considertion.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Wills and Estates
There is a slim possibility that you may
make a claim that the property you are seeking
is non-probate assets and therefore not
subject to the terms of the will and which
were merely held for safekeeping by your
grandmother after your mother's death.
It would be interesting to see what was
done when your mother died, for that is the
estate under which you have inheritance
rights. Contact an attorney to review
all Surrogate's Records.
Re: Wills and Estates
Unfortunately for you, there is nothing requiring a parent or grandparent to include you in a will.
Your best bet would be to ask the person who inherited everything if you could have some personal effects, "rememberances" of your mother and grandmother.
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