Q: My father left me/sisters a will in Puerto Rico. My aunt is executor but won't provide documents. What should I do?
My dad left my sisters and I a will stating us as his sole heirs. My aunt was executor of estates in the will. She told my sister when she went to visit in Puerto Rico that she rented the house and restaurant in Jayuya, Puerto Rico and put the money in the bank account he left us to pay for the taxes. We've asked our aunt for documents for everything but to no avail. We're afraid she's been tampering with said estates. Also, when my sister visited in Puerto Rico, she said the lawyer stated my father left a safety deposit box but we all have to be present to open it. What should we do if we can't afford to go out there? And how do I get proof of bank statements, or any use of estates and assets? Also, how do I obtain documents stating everything my father left in his will?
A: You need to consult a Puerto Rico attorney if that is where your father's estate is being probated (wrapped up in the court). This is a very specific situation that would need to be handled by someone who is in Puerto Rico.
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