Q: If I sign and cash my inheritance check does that mean I accept it and can't press charges if I need too?
My suppose to get my Inhertitenace check this week. If I feel the check is too low and I want to look further into what the executor did, should I not cash it? Is cashing it mean I accept everything he did?
A:
You would probably be okay to cash the check. However, it is definitely better to have a consultation with a probate attorney. Many offer free or low-cost consultation meetings. When you meet with the attorney, bring the actual check you received in addition to all the paperwork you have regarding the estate.
You can "demand an accounting" from the executor, pursuant to the Texas Estates Code. If you feel the amount is too low, you'll want to see a full accounting so you can see for yourself exactly how much money has come in and gone out of the estate. A probate lawyer can help you with this, and the cost is not much.
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