Q: Executor of my grandfather's will is not responding. Is it possible that she has spent the money?
My grandfather passed away in NJ 6 years ago. He left his sister (my great aunt) as the executor of his will. My mother read the will, since I was too young to read it, and found out my grandfather left my younger brother and I money that will be distributed in payments starting at the age of 21. My 21st birthday is coming up in January and I've noticed my great aunt, the executor, has become more distant, not responding to my messages. Just called Union county surrogate and they said the will isn't probated. I've never mentioned my awareness of the will to her since I was a kid, but I am concerned she may've spent the money on herself. Is it legal for her to do so? If she did spend the money, am I able to take her to court?
A: You need to get an attorney involved, based on these facts. Go to Super Lawyers, look up Lawrence N. Lavigne, 908-687-7750. If he cannot handle your matter, please ask him for a referral.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
