Q: How does inheritance work? Probate closed and haven't received anything
My dad passed away a year ago. We recieved a letter for being listed in the will. My brother got a copy of the will were were listed a certain dollar amount ..probate has closed and we have recieved nothing. I don't know how it works or what we should do.
A: In South Carolina, the probate process involves the administration of a deceased person's estate, ensuring the distribution of assets according to their will or intestate succession laws if there's no will. If probate has been closed, it suggests that the assets were distributed as per the terms outlined in the will or statutory rules. If you were listed in the will to receive a certain dollar amount and haven't received anything, you may want to check with the executor or personal representative of the estate to inquire about the distribution. It's possible that there were complications or delays in the distribution process.
A: Read the file at Probate Court verbatim. It may tell you what has occurred. Then call the probate lawyer for answers. If necessary, hire your own attorney.
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