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re: Probate/Estate issue
Posted on 10/23/25 at 9:17 am to BluegrassCardinal
Posted on 10/23/25 at 9:17 am to BluegrassCardinal
Death and money bring out the worst in people especially amongst so called loving family members. I've seen some terrible situations.
Hoping best results for you.
Hoping best results for you.
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Posted on 10/23/25 at 9:20 am to BluegrassCardinal
I say this to everyone who has elderly or sickly family members:
Get your estate issues ironed out sooner rather than later. I've seen family members who hate each other have an amicable resolution after a family death because there was nothing either party could legally do to screw each other over. On the other hand, I've seen an otherwise "great" family implode over unresolved estate issues.
My point is, get your people to get this process done and save yourself of the stress and everything else after the person is gone. My family has always maintained that we don't care what you do with your stuff and/or money, just have a plan.
Get your estate issues ironed out sooner rather than later. I've seen family members who hate each other have an amicable resolution after a family death because there was nothing either party could legally do to screw each other over. On the other hand, I've seen an otherwise "great" family implode over unresolved estate issues.
My point is, get your people to get this process done and save yourself of the stress and everything else after the person is gone. My family has always maintained that we don't care what you do with your stuff and/or money, just have a plan.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 9:23 am to BluegrassCardinal
quote:
I don’t believe my uncle had a will.
You ain't getting shite my friend.
Spouse
Kids
Parents
Siblings
...
You getting nothing
Posted on 10/23/25 at 8:31 pm to BluegrassCardinal
quote:
My question is does she have a certain period of time to distribute?
I had a similar situation recently. Executor was dragging her feet as far as getting the estate settle and all funds distributed. Same as with you. Executor would not answer questions about why she was dragging her feet in getting the estate settled. I was told by a lawyer that there was no time frame that was required of the executor to settle the estate.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 8:37 pm to LSUBanker
Wrong! Death reveals what they always were.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 9:05 pm to BluegrassCardinal
Ask for a copy of the Will...also Letter of Testamentary ...if she does not produce...hire a lawyer and have him write a Demand Letter...she could be in breach of her fiduciary responsibilities..sue her and if improprities arise, file a criminal complaint. Relieved as Executor.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 9:47 pm to Thirty Three
This is the right answer. If she won’t communicate with you, get an attorney.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 9:59 pm to BluegrassCardinal
How old is your aunt? My dad died 8 months ago. Been a pain in the arse as part of my daily life and I’m in my 40’s. Im the executor, my family has been patient but I’m sure they wonder wtf so I do try to update them. The lawyer did tell me it could take as long as I needed. Probably won’t be done for like 6 months but I could just go at whatever pace based on his answers. It took my mom years to settle my grandparents. They were in their 70’s and just didn’t like dealing with it. Seemed like the avoided it. Louisiana fwiw.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 10:06 pm to BluegrassCardinal
The executor has a fiduciary duty to preserve the assets and distribute them according to the will.
There is no set time limit but if she is taking an unreasonably long time you can rule her in to court and the judge can set a time limit.
Same if she is doing something improper with the money. Rule her into court and get the judge involved.
There is no set time limit but if she is taking an unreasonably long time you can rule her in to court and the judge can set a time limit.
Same if she is doing something improper with the money. Rule her into court and get the judge involved.
Posted on 10/24/25 at 1:27 am to BluegrassCardinal
It boggles my mind how many people have to have their estate through probate when it’s so easily avoidable. The only good excuse is if someone dies suddenly. But if someone has assets, and is up in age, it’s easy to plan to avoid it and pass your assets without probate.
Posted on 10/24/25 at 8:08 am to BluegrassCardinal
quote:
don’t believe my uncle had a will.
I’m not a lawyer but why do you think you deserve anything here? What do you expect to get here? Your aunt as a sister has more rights than you as a nephew usually.
Posted on 10/24/25 at 10:59 am to baldona
Kentucky has intestate succession laws that apply when a family member passes without a last will. As I understand it, the assets are distributed to children, siblings. My uncle did not have children. My aunt is the lone sibling still alive. My brother and I are “in lieu of” my dad, who passed years ago.
I was just reviewing the paperwork from her attorney. The key asset is the home. We are entitled to a 1/4 of the home value, and my aunt is wanting to buy our share out.
I was just reviewing the paperwork from her attorney. The key asset is the home. We are entitled to a 1/4 of the home value, and my aunt is wanting to buy our share out.
Posted on 10/24/25 at 11:03 am to BeerMoney
She’s in her 60’s.
Part of the issue is her lack of communication and being sparse on details.
Part of the issue is her lack of communication and being sparse on details.
Posted on 10/24/25 at 11:05 am to BluegrassCardinal
Pro tip: when executors go silent they stole a lot of money.
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