My mother passed away in Dec of last year. She had some money but very little. Everything has been settled but my older sister refuses to collect her portion of the estate. I have offered mailing, certified letter, all attempts have been refused. I am the executrix of the estate. My question is what do I do? Is there a statue of limitations? I was told by another sibling that she is never going to collect her share in case she decides to sue me. I have done everything my mother told me to do and have all the proof. Any help or ideas would be appreciated. Thanks

Two choices, mail her a certified check, return receipt requested. If she chooses not to cash the check that is on her. But it means you need to keep the estate account open until she does.

Second choice, open a savings account in her name and deposit her share in that account. Mail her the details of the account. And you are done. If she doesn't touch the money that's also on her. You will need her SSN to do this.

Thank you very much Scott

Two choices, mail her a certified check, return receipt requested. If she chooses not to cash the check that is on her. But it means you need to keep the estate account open until she does.

Second choice, open a savings account in her name and deposit her share in that account. Mail her the details of the account. and you are done. If she doesn't touch the money that's also on her. You will need her SSN to do this.

Either that, or get her to sign a document renouncing her share. That way, if she doesn't want it, it would be available for the other heirs.


... I was told by another sibling that she is never going to collect her share in case she decides to sue me. ...

What would be the basis of such a suit? That you didn't pay her share to her? Or is there something else?

Does she have children? If she does then put it aside and when the children reach college age and if they go to college then you can give it to them. In the mean time put the money in a trust account and sit on it until the situation changes.