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Laurie Jones · Oct 12, 2009, 12:00 AM

How may I find an inheritance?

JudyKayTee · Oct 12, 2009, 04:49 AM

If you are asking if someone specific named you in a Will you would have to check with your local Court which handles probate matters.

With or without a Will if you are legally entitled to inherit you "should" be notified by the Executor of the estate.

What specifically is your situation?

Laurie Jones · Oct 12, 2009, 05:07 AM

Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

If you are asking if someone specific named you in a Will you would have to check with your local Court which handles probate matters.

With or without a Will if you are legally entitled to inherit you "should" be notified by the Executor of the estate.

What specifically is your situation?

My uncle, who was very well off, left monies to my sister, mother, niece & various friends - I was never notifed by an executor, and the monies were distributed 1 year ago. Would like to know if there is a way possible to see a copy of the will, and if indeed I am not mentioned, can I fight this?
Thank you,
LAurie

ScottGem · Oct 12, 2009, 05:11 AM

Yes, you go down to the probate court and ask to see a copy of the will. But if the will was probated as is likely for a wealthy man, then its unlikely you were mentioned.

JudyKayTee · Oct 12, 2009, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by Laurie Jones

My uncle, who was very well off, left monies to my sister, mother, niece & various friends - I was never notifed by an executor, and the monies were distributed 1 year ago. Would like to know if there is a way possible to see a copy of the will, and if indeed I am not mentioned, can I fight this?
Thank you,
LAurie

You "probably" were not mentioned because you are not in a direct line to inherit. Whether money was left to you was at the discretion of your uncle.

You have no legal grounds to "fight" the Will if you were not mentioned because you have no legal standing - you are not in the direct line to inherit (again).

And Scott's advice is sound (of course).

Laurie Jones · Oct 12, 2009, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by ScottGem

Yes, you go down to the probate court and ask to see a copy of the will. But if the will was probated as is likely for a wealthy man, then its unlikely you werre mentioned.

Hey Scott,
Thanks for your help - one last question, would that court necessarily be in the town or county where he resided?
Thanks again,
Laurie

ScottGem · Oct 12, 2009, 01:21 PM

That's hard to say. Depends on the local court system. If the town is big enough they may have their own probate court so I would start there.

Laurie Jones · Oct 13, 2009, 04:09 AM

Originally Posted by ScottGem

That's hard to say. Depends on the local court system. If the town is big enough they may have their own probate court so I would start there.

It was either Bridgehampton or South Hampton on the Island - would I also be able to find out what the distribution was to the concerned benefacors?
Thanks again,
Laurie

ScottGem · Oct 13, 2009, 05:05 AM

On Long Island? If so start with the Suffolk County court in Riverhead.

If the will was probated, then it's a matter of public record. So you should be able to get a copy of it.

Laurie Jones · Oct 13, 2009, 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by ScottGem

On Long Island? If so start with the Suffolk County court in Riverhead.

If the will was probated, then its a matter of public record. So you should be able to get a copy of it.

Yes,Long Island & thanks again for your help -
Laurie