If my greatgrandfather died and left my mother $30,000, how do we collect?
Question Details: We're not sure whether this Qill was written in paper or merely a verbal agreement, as our uncle is the one who handled the ordeal. Now it appears our uncle could possibly be spending the money himself, and may deny us the inheritance. What are our options? We're quite poor ourselves and can't afford a good lawyer.
A verbal agreement is most likely unenforceable. Thus, if your great grandfather only "said" he would leave the money, there is nothing you can do. You have to find out if there was a will. You can call the Probate Court in the area where your great grandfather lived and find out if someone (your uncle perhaps) opened an estate. You can call your great grandfather's bank(s) and find out if he listed your mother as a beneficiary on any accounts. Outside of these actions, I do not know how you can find out about this. You need to know how your great grandfather left the money or no one can help you get it.
