Q: Filed suit as administrator of estate for breach of contract. Do I answer interrogatories on my knowledge or decedents?
Interrogatories are directed to me as administrator of estate in which I filed suit against insurer. Are my answers on my knowledge or my knowledge of what the estate/decedent knew?
A: That's a very good question, but the answer much depends on the interrogatory itself. However, as the administrator of the estate you are the fiduciary and thus you are answering for the estate. The questions directed to you personally may be irrelevant unless it had to do with who may be the beneficiaries if the insurance issue here is life insurance. Generally speaking you are answering only on behalf of the estate for which you are assigned the role of collecting all of the assets of this estate including what you claim this insurance company owes it. I would urge you to consult with a lawyer in your area to help you sort this out. Answers to interrogatories are made under oath so they must be answered carefully and accurately.
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