How will I know if my aunt left a Will?
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How will I know if my aunt left a Will?
My aunt died of breast cancer. She has a house and some other assets. She’s been divorced for more than 20 years now. She has no kids. She mentioned to me several times in phone conversations that I am a beneficiary of one of her isurance policies but I don’t have any idea how to find out about such since I am living in the Philippines. What should I do to get the information that I need?
Asked on November 29, 2011 under Estate Planning, New York
Answers:
Sharon Siegel / Siegel & Siegel, P.C.
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Where you reside does not make a difference. If you were left a beneficial interest, you are entitled to gete it. First, insurance passes outside of probate. This means that it is not goverened by the terms of her will. Second, if her will has been offered for probate, your best shot is to consult with the executor or the lawyer for the estate. You may need to hire a lawyer in the US to write a lawyer's letter to the executor demanding the turnover of the information. I assume you do not have any idea of the value. I only ask that becuase I would not want you to waste money.
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