Q: My mother has died and my brother is executor. is he obligated to ensure that I receive my inheritance.
My mom's jewelry was to go to me. he is now saying that i stole it from safe deposit box. a box that was empty when i went there. he must be keeping it. i will not communicate with him. he is emailing me and says he needs my current address to send me my checks from estate. he has my current address... is this just another ploy so that he isn't legally obligated to send me my inheritance? i tried to warn my mother for years not to trust him. i am her only daughter.
A:
I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing and the family tension. Yes, whomever is appointed as the personal representative must divide up all property in accordance with the will.
Yes, the PR needs the current mailing address for all interested persons/heirs. While I cannot comment on the PR's motives in the ordinary course of things it is normal for a PR to verify mailing addresses.
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