Q: When does administrator of an estate have the right to hold money from beneficiaries at the closing?
The administrator of the inherited land me and my sisters are beneficiaries over is coming up for closing this Friday and the administrator which is my aunt told us that we will not be getting the full amount of the gross of sale until she speaks with the CPA on a tax situation
A: It seems that the Administrator is doing her job. It is her job to make sure all creditor claims are satisfied before distributing money to you. However, if you feel she is dragging her feet, you have a right to demand a settlement of accounts in probate court.
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