If my father-in-law told me before he died that he had gifted me some money, how do I find out about it?
Get Legal Help Today
Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save
Secured with SHA-256 Encryption
If my father-in-law told me before he died that he had gifted me some money, how do I find out about it?
He did not say how much more. My brother-in-law is executor of the estate but will not discuss the matter with me even though he knows about the gift. What is the best way to move forward?
Asked on October 18, 2014 under Estate Planning, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. If the gift was listed in the Will then you are entitled to receive it. ANd you should have gotten a copy of the Will. If you did not then go and get a copy from the Probate Court. If it was a gift with out memorialization then that could be an issue after death. Good luck.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.