Tampa, FL asked in Family Law and Probate for New York

Q: Mother past away, her portion of aunt's will to split between my sister & I. Lawyer hasn't sent info to start.

I have received a copy of the will and athe paperwork of how everything is to be divided.

But I also requested an accounting twice and have not received anything showing the accounting of aunt's will or anything to sign. Aunt passed away almost 3 years ago. What can I do? They are in NY and I am in Florida

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Bonnie Lawston
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Bonnie Lawston
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Huntington, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: You may compel an accounting 7 months after the appointment of a fiduciary and admitting the Will to probate. The accounting would also force the estate to distribute the funds. You do not need to be in NY but retain the services of an attorney who practices in NY. Our clients who have interests in NY and Florida estates, live all over the country.

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