If my aunt died and bequeathed 1/5 of the sale of her house to me and it sold a year ago, how long should I have to wait for a settlement?
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If my aunt died and bequeathed 1/5 of the sale of her house to me and it sold a year ago, how long should I have to wait for a settlement?
Asked on January 12, 2015 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. The settling of an estate can take a very long time if there are many assets or debts to deal with. But understand that you have every right to inquire as to the status from the Executor and that person has to file an accounting of what is going on. The file in the Probate Court is a public record so you can also take a look at what is going on. Good luck.
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