How to claim inheritance of Will from 23 years ago?

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How to claim inheritance of Will from 23 years ago?

The Will designated $10,000 to go to my friend, however she only received 5k. The other half was to be distributed 6 months later. She lost contact due to living in Philippines and has

overlooked it since then. Is she still entitled to receive this other payment?

Asked on September 2, 2018 under Estate Planning, Alaska

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

That is a long time ago and my fear is that the Executor may not still be around.  The funds should have been put somewhere for safe keeping but if they were in a bank account, they may have becomes unclaimed property in the state in which the Will was probated.  Take a look and the state's website to see if there are funds in her name.  Then try and see if there was a final accounting filed of the estate and trace the funds from there.  Good luck. 


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