What to do ifIdid not receive an inheritance?
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What to do ifIdid not receive an inheritance?
My aunt passed away a year ago and upon her death I was supposed to receive 3K. It was common knowledge among the family. Her daughter was supposed to send it to me after her mother’s death. I still have not received a penny. I am sure I don’t have a legal leg to stand on but I would like confirmation.
Asked on February 2, 2012 under Estate Planning, New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss and for your situation. I am assuming here that what youmean is that your Aunt told you verbally that you would receive this money from her estate but that there was no Will or POD - pay on death - account benefiting you, correct? In other words, there was nothing "in writing" to support this bequest. Generally speaking, oral bequests are not held to be valid in a probate proceeding except under very limited circumstances. Check in your state but I think that your conclusion may be correct. Good luck.
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