My grandfather died in 1999 ad left a portion of his estate to me. I was to recei this at my 18th birthday but no sign of receiing it yet.
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My grandfather died in 1999 ad left a portion of his estate to me. I was to recei this at my 18th birthday but no sign of receiing it yet.
My grandfather, a California resident, died 10 years ago leaing me $50,000 of his estate. I was to receie this amount upon my18th birthday. I hae not yet receied it nor hae I seen any sign of anyone trying to get it o me. My father, the trustee, is in terrible health condition right now and chooses to break the law by using substances. He will not speak to me and I lie 2000 miles away. I called his Power of Attourney asking for a phone number once and he stated he didn’t hae it. Later in the conersation he told me the last time he called my Dad he was in the hospital..no #?What should I do
Asked on June 23, 2009 under Estate Planning, Kentucky
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
$50,000 is a lot of money, and it's a shame that you're almost certainly going to have to spend some of it on attorneys' fees, although it's possible that your grandfather's estate -- or your father, personally -- may wind up footing the bill. But however it goes, obviously, you have to pursue this, and it doesn't sound like you're going to get anywhere on your own.
Your grandfather's estate would have been probated in the California county where he last lived, and you're going to need a lawyer who practices there. He or she will be able to get the necessary records, and file papers with the court to get your money. One place to look for a qualified attorney in any state is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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