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Pennsylvania Inheritance Demands When Executor Does Not Respond

Posted on Wed Feb 4, 2015, on Estate Litigation

From our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Pennsylvania Inheritance Demands When Executor Does Not Respond

Most Recently Updated July 8, 2018

“My Grandmother died three years ago in Philadelphia leaving me a lump sum in her Will. The house is sold, the taxes are paid but I have not received my inheritance. The executor will not return my calls, what can I do?”

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Pennsylvania Inheritance Demands When Executor Does Not Respond

Pennsylvania Inheritance Demands When Executor Does Not Respond

As the heir of a Philadelphia estate, you do have the right to force the Executor to provide you with a time line when you will receive your inheritance. If the executor will not give you one voluntarily, you can have your Philadelphia Orphans’ Court lawyer file a Petition for Accounting with the Philadelphia Orphans’ Court. The executor must reply, or face potential removal and surcharge.

By filing this petition, your attorney can force the executor to account for every penny and justify every action taken as well as submit a schedule of distribution.

What Happens if the Executor Then Gives Me My Inheritance?

If the executor gives you your inheritance, you can always withdraw the Petition for Accounting.

Further Estate Litigation Questions?

Inheritance demands from an unresponsive executor is only one of many Estate Litigation issues our firm addresses. Consequently, if you want to learn more, please read my more detailed article, Trust and Estate Litigation All You Need to Know.

In Conclusion: Pennsylvania Inheritance Demands When Executor Does Not Respond

I hope that this article was helpful in explaining Pennsylvania inheritance demands when executor does not respond. Further, I included links to even more detailed information on my website. Therefore, please contact me and let me know how I did. Certainly, your comments and questions are welcome!

Let our Lawyers help walk you through what can be a confusing process. To begin with, call to speak to one of our experienced Litigation Attorneys.  By all means, our lawyers are ready to answer your questions. In fact, feel free to contact our office for a free consultation. Ultimately our goal is to put our 25 years of estate litigation experience to work for you.

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