Q: Unclaimed property
My grandmother who passed has unclaimed property in another state (I did not know this during probate proceedings). One of the things the state asks for is a list of heirs. The probate case has been over for almost three years. In the end, the person who contested the will and I (the only one listed in the will) went through meditation. As part of that agreement, it was said that no one including him could come back and dispute the proceedings afterwards. How would I proceed in such a case?
A:
Dear Fullerton:
I always hate giving this answer, but this is one of these cases you will need to consult with a lawyer to figure out. How the settlement agreement affects the distribution of the unclaimed property depends on the language of the settlement agreement and resulting court orders in the probate matter.
While I could speculate, it would be of little use. If you used an attorney in the probate matter, you could give them a call. The statutory fee would cover such a consultation in my opinion. If you did not use an attorney, or do not wish to go back to that attorney, you can try your local county bar association. Most offer an attorney referral service where you receive a consultation with a knowledgeable attorney at a low or no fee.
Best of luck.
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