Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio
Executor rights
My mother recently passed away and her will stated that her estate was to be divided equally between her six children. The oldest child, my brother, was named executor. Unfortunately after my mothers death my brother distributed many of my mothers personal belongings to his family and kept many things for himself. The other 5 children have been denied access to my mothers house and he has submitted a list of inventory that we have not seen. Do we have a right to see the list of inventory and if so, do we have a right to dispute it.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Executor rights
You should have seen the list and approved or disapproved of it before it got filed. Backing up further, the beneficiaries should not be denied acces to their mother's house presuming there would no violence would take place. You can object to the way this estate is being administered and to the inventory list through court.
Re: Executor rights
The inventory, once filed, is public record, and must be set for hearing to be approved. All beneficiaries must be given notice of the hearing, and can file exceptions disputing the inventory at least 5 days before the hearing.
Re: Executor rights
Maybe you didn't get proper notice of the hearing. Go look at the Court's file. You will have to file documents with the Court. You cannot just knock on the judge's door and tell him your complaint.
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