What can I do regarding an inheritcance that I never received?
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What can I do regarding an inheritcance that I never received?
My mom died when I was 9 and both my and I sister got money. Well, I was supposed to I but I never received it. I was in the CA Youth Authority when I turned 18. I am 39 now so it was 30 years ago. My dad owns his own business and is very wealthy; I am broke with 3 kids and striggling. Is there anything I can do about it now?
Asked on September 9, 2018 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for the situation. If you were left money as a minor then it is likely that it was placed in a Trust for your benefit and that there was a Trustee in charge. The place to start is with your Mom's Will or the Administration of her Estate. You can try and go look up the proceeding in the Probate Court. They have records from way back. It would be in the county in which she resided at the time of her death. That will let you see where the money went. Good luck.
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