Is a beneficiary of a Will entitled to an accounting of the estate?
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Is a beneficiary of a Will entitled to an accounting of the estate?
Asked on June 25, 2015 under Estate Planning, New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. Yes, indeed. A beneficairy under a Last Will and Testament can request either an informal or formal accounting as to the estate from the Executor or Executrix. You can also take a look at the Probate file to see what has been going on. It is a public record. Good luck.
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