What recourse do I have reagrding a co-beneficiary who keeps objecting to estate accounting?
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What recourse do I have reagrding a co-beneficiary who keeps objecting to estate accounting?
My 2 brothers and 2 sisters and I agree to a final accounting of my grandmother’s estate. However, my aunt who is also a beneficiary, keeps objecting to the accounting and dragging the process out. Is there any remedy for us so that we can get our inheritance?
Asked on June 26, 2019 under Estate Planning, Indiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
If she hasn't brought an actual lawsuit/legal action, you can simply stop listening to or hearing her objections and conclude the estate. If she does file a lawsuit against the estate, you'll have to play things out in court, but if her objections are not valid, the court will order the probate to go forward.
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