Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Virginia

My father in law passed away recently. The will states that everything should be divided evenly through the 3 siblings. He co-titled his bank accounts in the daughters name and his. She recently told us that since he is gone- everything goes to her now. Is this correct? She is executor of the estate.
She continues to tell me that he wanted her to have 2/3 of the estate but he never changed the will. Is there anything we can do?

Asked on 2/02/10, 5:36 am

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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If all of the decedent's accounts were co-titled with the one daughter who he

intended to be the executor of his estate as indicated in the will and the purpose

was merely to facilitate the administration of his estate, then the other named

beneficiaries in the will would appear to have a valid basis to contest

the executor's claims, and they should see an attorney who handles probate

matters regarding this issue (in my opinion).

Answered on 2/07/10, 7:52 am

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