Q: I received a letter in the mail from a lawyer representing my father's widow. Can you tell me what it means?
My father past away leaving behind am empty plot of land in FL. His widow retains 50% of it, his other four children 40, and I retain 10%. I received the letter below. What are the pros and cons of signing this letter and pros and cons of not signing?
"Consent and Waiver"
"The undersigned .... has an interest in the above estate as a beneficiary of the decedent's estate, acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Petition for Summary Administration heretofore filed in this proceeding, hereby waives hearing and notice of hearing thereon, and consents to the entry of an order granting the relief requested in the petitions without notice or hearing."
Thank you
A: You really need to meet with a probate attorney ASAP. That sounds like a waiver for a summary administration. The only way that you will know what to do is if you have a private meeting with a probate attorney.
Kenneth V Zichi agrees with this answer
A: I agree with Attorney Richert. You need to consult with a probate attorney to get specific advice about the estate and whether to sign this waiver.
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