Q: My dad passed away in Puerto Rico in August 2022. My uncle called me and said that my dad had a open bank account.
My dad didn't have a will but my uncle said that he notified the bank that my dad had 2 kids and no wife and that he would like the money to be given to us both equally. I live in Florida.
Now I lost communication with my uncle and he didn't give me the name of the bank or account number. Last time I spoke with him he said that I needed to request a certificate of death and If I can send him the birth certificate for my bother and I and I told him I rather email the certificates to the bank directly. He said he would tell the agent from the bank to call me but no one has called me and my uncle changed his number.
Can you tell me what steps I need to take for my brother and I to be declared the executive of his estate? My uncle said that the amount was around $10,000 but he wasn't sure. How do I find out how much was left and if he had any properties?
My dad's parent are deceased and I want to make sure we don't pass the deadline to claim the account before it goes to someone.
A: It appears that you need to contact an attorney in Puerto Rico. Your question has nothing to do with Florida law.
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