Wht are my rights as a beneficiary?
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Wht are my rights as a beneficiary?
My mother passed away 4 years ago and my brother was made executor of her estate. He is making no attempt to sell her house and divide the money between the siblings. Is there an amount of time that he should do this in and do we as his sisters have any rights to get this done?
Asked on August 23, 2012 under Estate Planning, Kentucky
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 situation as it stands. Each state's laws differ as to the issue of probate and you should check with an attorney in your area to see about time constraints, etc. The facts that surround the situation here will determine what you can do. Beneficiaries do indeed have rights but executor's have great power in the adminstration of the estate. He can not, though, act in contrary to the estate or the beneficiaries or for his own personal gain. That would be a breach of his duties. You should ask about an accounting as well. Good luck.
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