Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Virginia

My father died without will

After, 4 years I feel I am no closer to receiving closure. I made an appointment to become co-executor with my step-mother. She filed as sole executor behind my back and now has been dragging it out. The inventory was filed within the 4 months. Then the first accounting was filed within the 16 months and they had requested a continuance. When I asked the reason for the continuance the attorney indicated that they were waiting on bank statements. I contacted the banks and forwarded them to the attorney and sent a letter requesting no further continuance be granted. She took a boat and I took a car and now she wants to sell the boat to prolong the process. She also indicates that she has funeral expenses. I am looking into the cost that was actually paid to avoid being off guard. What is acceptable for funeral expenses? How much longer can this last? Six months ago I asked if they funds were liquidated and placed in an interest bearing account specifically for his estate. She has recieved money but has been comingling funds. Is this legal? Please help, I am in CT and my father lived in VA. Thank you!


Asked on 8/07/06, 9:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: My father died without will

You should make your concerns and objections known by writing a letter to the commissioner of accounts of the particular Virginia Circuit Court which has responsibilty for the probate of your deceased father's estate.

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Answered on 8/17/06, 3:49 pm


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