Q: Hi my father died and my brother is the admin. He gave me some money but won't show me any of the bank stuff or insurane
My brother is the oldest and my dad believed that the oldest should take care of this. He didn't leave a will that I know of but it was known that we were to share the estate. There was three boys but one the sons passed away. Dad wanted the third sons share to go to his wife and kids. The problem is that the admin is not an honest person and he doesn't like me. Does he have to legally show me the insurance and bank information? I don't think he split the money evenly between us. Please help! Thx
A:
You can file a 'request for special notice' with him and the court where probate is opened. Request an estate inventory, at the same time. He is required to provide this to you within 10 days of request (if the probate has been opened 90 days). This will at least provide you a list of all assets he has identified.
Consult an attorney if you 'do not trust' the appointed personal representative. A PR can be removed with cause.
Michael Whipple
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