Q: My sister and I are settling my mother's estate. She is the executor. Is she obligated to share information with me
A:
An executor or administrator of an estate is obligated to file the required information with the probate court as required by law, but not necessarily to keep anyone else informed. All of those filings are public records, and most are accessible on line on the court’s web site.
Family members, heirs, and beneficiaries have the right to file a request for a hearing with the court if any think the executor or administrator is not doing what is required by law or is acting improperly.
Retain a local probate attorney to review the probate case and advise you.
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