How to find out if I am entitled to an inheritance?
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How to find out if I am entitled to an inheritance?
My father died (of cancer) when I was 6 years old; this ws 45 ears ago. When he died, he had a large sum of money in possession (sale of land, business, etc.) as well as benefits from the military and the school system where he was employed. However, I never saw any of this money but my 3 older brother mysteriously had enough money to buy several businesses. Now, it is many years later but I am wondering if there is a way to find out if there was anything left to me from my father, as well as if my brothers have stolen it?
Asked on May 9, 2012 under Estate Planning, Indiana
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss and for the problems that may have arisen. If there was an estate that was probated it would have been probated in the county in which your Father resided at the time of his death. It was a very long time ago but the court could have archived the records, and I would go an see what is there. It will list the distribution on the estate. If there was something left for you it was probably left in trust. I worry, though, about the statite of limitations for going after the trustee. Seek legal help in your area. Good luck.
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