How to force an executor of estate to disclose all details of Will and trusts to all siblings?
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How to force an executor of estate to disclose all details of Will and trusts to all siblings?
Estate executor has distributed estate of mother to only 4 of 5 siblings, including himself. He refuses to disclose or share any information with the 5t. sibling. Executor states he can do as he wishes stating he will use the 5th’s funds to defend himself in any action brought against executor.
Asked on October 6, 2011 under Estate Planning, Wisconsin
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss and for all of this. The 5th sibling needs to seek help from an attorney in your area as soon as he or she possibly can. It appears that the executor is also the trustee of the trust and that he may indeed be abusing his powers under the law. From what I can gather it is not like the executor is stating that the 5th sibling was disinherited and gets nothing. He is stating that he is refusing to distribute to the 5th sibling. A Will is a public record once it is filed so anyone can go tot he probate court and review it. The trust is another story. But as beneficiaries all should have received copies of both when the probate process started. Someone needs to check this executor and demand an accounting of the estate. Good luck.
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