Q: Myself and siblings are admins on my mothers estate.
My sister refuses to sign checks so we can get money unless i give half to my children. Can she legally do that
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... Hello ...
... if you are both co-executors, your sister should do what the Will says ... you don't give enough facts re the provisions of the will to allow me to explain more ... I would be more than happy to answer if you provide more information ...
... good luck ...
... John ...
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A: There is not enough information to provide you with an Answer. You should first review the language of the Will with an attorney to determine beneficiaries. If no Will, then it is not likely that your children are heirs and sister cannot force that type of distribution. You have several options, once of which may be to file a Petition to remove your sister as an co-Administrator if she continues to obstruct the distributions.
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