If Someone Leaves You Money In A Will, Who Will Contact You?
If someone leaves you money in a will, who will contact you?
If you're named as the recipient of a gift in someone's will, it's important to know what will happen after they pass away. Who will contact you? How long will it take for you to get the money?
Briefly explain what happens in your state: When someone passes away and leaves you money in their will, the responsible party is usually their estate executor—the person appointed by a court to carry out the deceased's wishes.
The executor is charged with finding any legal documents, such as wills or trusts, that could have been left by the deceased and opening whatever bank accounts or safe deposit boxes might contain additional information about their last wishes. Once the executor finds these documents, he or she puts together a list of all potential recipients and sends them letters letting them know they've been named in the deceased's will.
This process can take several months, so if you haven't heard anything yet (and it's been more than a year), you should probably give the executor a call to check on your status. In most states, after you receive your letter, your wait continues while the executor gathers all of the personal items from the deceased's estate that he or she wants to distribute as gifts.
If you have any questions or need a Probate Lawyer, please call this law firm for a free consultation.
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