Q: How do I get this will and the executor investigated
My mother was a 50 year resident of New Jersey but died in a nursing home in Pennsylvania. She made her PA friend the executor of the estate and left that same friend 50% of the estate and me (her only child) 50% of the estate. I live in Florida and this executor is not responding to any of my emails or phone calls regarding the status of the estate. She liquidated all of the contents of my mothers house including all her valuable furniture without my permission. She refuses to tell me with the value of the estate is. Although my stuff doesn't have to go through probate she refuses to give me my share because she says we have to wait until her stuff goes through probate. It Has been a year since my mothers passing and now I find out from the state of NJ that the estate is under audit Can this executor be taken off as executor for not keeping the beneficiary updated and not responding to any of my questions. There are several Red flags I need to discuss
A: You will need to contact an attorney in the jurisdiction where the probate is pending. Your residence does not allow a Florida lawyer to advise you. Best of Luck! Jennifer
A: You need to have an attorney who is licensed to practice in NJ, if that is where the estate is being probated. You should find a NJ probate attorney as soon as possible to see what is going on. If there are assets that are being improperly distributed, time is of the essence, so act quickly in finding a NJ attorney.
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