When my grandmother passed away 2 years ago, she was only survived by one son. My grandfather, mother and another uncle preceeded her in death.
My sister and I always thought maybe we were entitled to our mothers portion of the estate but since we were never contacted by an attorney, we just figured we were not.
My aunt (not blood) stopped by my house one evening to ask for mine and my sisters contact information because they had sold the house and we might be entitled to a "little" money. I gave it to her and she left.
My sister contacted the family attorney and was told we were in fact to receive my mother's portion. He told her to list her questions and send them to him. This was a couple weeks ago and he still has yet to answer them.
There were many many antiques, antique cars and land that went with the home that he has rented out since my grandmothers passing. My mother was also on her 2nd marriage and we were told he would be part of the estate as well, which we found horrifying as he was a monster.
I guess my question is...does this all jive? It doesn't make a bit of sense to me that we were never told any of this. Isn't there a reading of the will or is that just what we see on TV? My sister and I are pretty hurt our uncle is being this shady as our mother was all we had and he knew it.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
My sister and I always thought maybe we were entitled to our mothers portion of the estate but since we were never contacted by an attorney, we just figured we were not.
My aunt (not blood) stopped by my house one evening to ask for mine and my sisters contact information because they had sold the house and we might be entitled to a "little" money. I gave it to her and she left.
My sister contacted the family attorney and was told we were in fact to receive my mother's portion. He told her to list her questions and send them to him. This was a couple weeks ago and he still has yet to answer them.
There were many many antiques, antique cars and land that went with the home that he has rented out since my grandmothers passing. My mother was also on her 2nd marriage and we were told he would be part of the estate as well, which we found horrifying as he was a monster.
I guess my question is...does this all jive? It doesn't make a bit of sense to me that we were never told any of this. Isn't there a reading of the will or is that just what we see on TV? My sister and I are pretty hurt our uncle is being this shady as our mother was all we had and he knew it.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!